Number Sense Blog
Pi Day March 2022
Mar 14, 2022
It’s our favourite time of year again! March 14 marks another math holiday to celebrate the mathematical constant pi (π), reminding us that math is fun and applicable outside the math classroom.
Pi is the ratio of a circle’s circumference ...
5 Tips to Help Your Child Develop Good Study Habits
Sep 8, 2021
Another school year is here. Is your child ready?
When it comes to studying, kids need to have good habits to start the year off right and stay on track. Good study habits will build strong math students and instill a positive outlook on t...
Why Your Child Needs Math More Than You Think
Aug 25, 2021
The language of the universe, math is omnipresent and unavoidable — and that’s a good thing.
Math is a universal tool that helps our children thrive. From the earliest years, when parents show children the importance of sharing (dividing) with ...
Activity Alert: The Rule of Three
Feb 24, 2021
Have you ever heard of “the rule of three” (in Latin, “omne trium perfectum”)? It’s a writing principle suggesting that things coming in threes are inherently more satisfying and useful than those that come in other number sets. And that’s c...
Math Tips for Parents, K-5: Introduction and Counting
Jan 20, 2021
Parents often ask us what they can do to help their children understand, master, and love math. Well, this happens to be right up our alley. In fact, it’s our mission! Our team of master educators has put together some fundamental tips and st...