Pencils? Check.
Binders? Check.
Pegboard and hardboard panels? What?
They’re probably not the first thing that pops into mind when you think “school supplies.” But these two boards have been some of the most-used tools in our homeschool over the years.
I’ve tried – oh, have I tried – to get the kids to clean up one thing before pulling something else out. “One toy out at a time” I’d call in a sing-songy voice…
Yeah, right.
After years of trying, I’ve finally accepted that it’s just not going to happen. There just will be lots of things out at one time and you know what…
…the world isn’t going to end!
Parents of kids with math phobias are in a tricky spot. They know their child needs extra help with math but the more they try and work on it, the more the anxiety builds. The more anxiety builds, the worse their kid performs at math! And the vicious cycle continues.
