Ep 76: How to set your child up for success in math with Jess & Nicole
Host: Dr. Cindy Hovington, Ph.D.
Guest: Nicole Thompson and Jessica Batinovic
Nicole and Jessica are Education Consultants in Melbourne, Australia who specialize in Math in the early years. They work with teachers in schools to improve Math instruction for all students. Their passion is around breaking the cycle of negative Math attitudes for children and empowering parents to be positive role models. They aim to get this message out through their Instagram page where they give tips and ideas for parents and teachers for supporting the development of Math through play and everyday life. They are busy Mums both with one of their children in their first year of school so they are relishing in the opportunity to see education from the view of the parent.
Summary:
It is a very common problem that children and families struggle with both learning and teaching math.
Join us to understand the most important skills you can prepare your child with before sending them to pre-K or kindergarten – hint, it’s not memorizing their numbers.
Jess and Nicole share the importance of uninterrupted play in early life and how it can actually help your child in school. We learn about number sense and what that means for preschool-aged children. We discuss how, as a parent, you can help your child develop a true understanding of numbers and spatial reasoning. Sometimes, math isn’t just difficult, and you may need to consult a specialist about learning disorders. Jess and Nicole remind us that making mistakes and productive struggling are necessary skills for our children to learn as they can further develop problem-solving skills.
Have you ever heard that you should not let your kid count on their fingers? Tune in to see what the math educators think about this.
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Join Jessica and Nicole on Instagram @tic__tac__two