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By 2nd grade, the novelty of a trip to the grocery store has worn off for many kids. However, children this...

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5 Ways to Learn 1st Grade Math with Video Games

Pavithra Lakshminarayan October 16, 2014

"Math is boring." This is a statement that should never be said by a first grader. If your child is bored i...

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Encourage House Chores with These 1st Grade Subtraction Games

Pavithra Lakshminarayan October 15, 2014

Which do your children dislike more, 1st grade math or household chores? In both of these instances, you ca...

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Build Confidence In Your Child with a Craft-based 1st Grade Math Journal

Sumi Chakraborty October 14, 2014

If you have a child in 1st grade math class, take some time to learn more about what your child is learning...

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Encourage Healthy Eating with 1st Grade Math Worksheets

Pavithra Lakshminarayan October 12, 2014

If your kids come home from school starving, why not work a little math practice into a healthy snack? With...

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Decoding 1st Grade Math Word Problems

Pavithra Lakshminarayan October 11, 2014

In first grade, children are introduced to math word problems. These problems are simple, but they may end ...

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4 Coloring Activities for 1st Grade Math

Kumar Thiagarajan October 10, 2014

1st grade math is the perfect subject for reinforcing at home. There exist fun and interesting opportunitie...

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1st Grade Math Games to Play While Dining Out

Pavithra Lakshminarayan October 9, 2014

When you have a first grader, waiting in a restaurant for your food can be torture. Six-year-olds simply do...

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Back to School Basics: What Parents Need to Know about 1st Grade Math

Sumi Chakraborty October 8, 2014

If you have a child who just stepped into first grade, you may find yourself surprised by the jump from kin...

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Fun Ways to Improve Your Child’s Understanding of 1st Grade Addition

Pavithra Lakshminarayan October 7, 2014

As a parent, the concept of 1st grade addition may seem quite simple. Yet, for some kids the ideas behind 1...

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