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Let's Play Math: How Homeschooling Families Can Learn Math Together, and Enjoy It!

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If you are like many homeschooling parents, math is not your favorite subject. Would you like to break out of the textbook mold and explore math through 'living' books and activities? Whether you hope to replace your math program or just to supplement it, this book will show you how to turn math into a learning adventure for the whole family. Your children can learn math concepts in surprising ways that awaken their minds to the beauty and fun of mathematics.True mathematical thinking involves the same creative reasoning that children use to solve puzzles. Introduce your children to the 'Aha!' factor, the thrill of solving a challenging problem, and build thinking skills with toys, games, and library books. Find out how to choose math manipulatives or make your own. Discover a wealth of motivating, hands-on ideas for teaching math, and learn how to tackle story problems with confidence.__________Table of ContentsIntroduction: Can You Identify the Math Myths?Chapter 1: The 'Aha!' FactorThe Problem with School Math ~ Playing with Numbers ~ Math the Mathematician's Way ~ How Can I Teach Math If I Don't Understand It?Chapter 2: Cultivating the 'Aha!' FactorMath That Is Social ~ Math That Is Beautiful ~ Math That Is FunChapter 3: Hands-On MathWhat Makes a Manipulative? ~ Homespun Math Manipulatives ~ Number Line ~ Hundred Chart ~ More Hands-On FunChapter 4: How to Solve a ProblemStory Problem Challenge ~ The Trouble with Word Problems ~ Ask Yourself These Questions ~ Your Child's Most Important Math ManipulativeChapter 5: Hooray for Math HistoryThe Key to Understanding ~ A 'Living Books' Approach ~ The Trouble with HistoryChapter 6: 4,000 Years of StumpersPuzzles from Math History ~ Egypt and Babylonia ~ Ancient China ~ Ancient Greece ~ Ancient India ~ Arab Empires ~ European Recovery ~ Modern Mathematical ExplosionChapter 7: Getting It All TogetherHit the Books ~ Buddy Math to the Rescue ~ The Importance of Mental Math ~ Mastering the Math Facts ~ One Week of Real Mathe

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