Lucy Knisley’s Personal Experience Highlights the Importance of Early Recognition Lucy Knisley, a New York Times bestselling author, shares her own struggle with dyscalculia in her book “Stepping Stones.” She describes how, as a child, she experienced frustration and anxiety over math, feelings that were not recognized or addressed by her educators. Lucy’s story is […]
Playing Games Can Enhance One-to-One Correspondence and Subitizing Skills One of the most effective ways to support your child’s number sense development at home is through playing games. Games like Snakes and Ladders and Trouble can help your child understand one-to-one correspondence as they move pieces and count spaces. Additionally, these games involve subitizing, which […]
Understanding that the teacher and student are allies in learning can transform your child’s math experience One of the key insights from the podcast is the importance of viewing teachers as allies rather than adversaries. This perspective shift can be crucial for your child, especially if they feel intimidated or defeated by math. Encourage your […]
Recognizing the Signs of Dyscalculia Early Can Lead to Better Support Strategies The journey to recognizing dyscalculia often begins with early signs that may be overlooked or misinterpreted. In the transcript, the speaker shares how their struggle with math was evident from a young age, with a first-grade teacher even predicting a lifelong difficulty with […]
Recognizing that numeracy is more than just knowing numbers is essential for parents of children with math disabilities Numeracy is often misunderstood as simply knowing numbers, but it goes much deeper. It’s about understanding what makes a number what it is, beyond the digits we recognize. For children with math disabilities, this foundational understanding is […]
Understanding the Journey from Traditional to Homeschooling Jenny Sandler’s transition from traditional classroom teaching to homeschooling and private tutoring was driven by necessity and passion. Initially trained in the U.S., she faced significant hurdles in converting her qualifications to the UK system, which ultimately led her to explore alternative educational paths. Her journey highlights the […]
Recognizing the Signs of Dyscalculia in Your Child Dyscalculia is a learning disability that affects a person’s ability to understand numbers and mathematical concepts. Parents might notice their child struggling with basic arithmetic, having difficulty understanding time, or showing confusion with money. These signs can be subtle in younger children but become more apparent as […]
Recognizing Dyscalculia: Symptoms and Signs Dyscalculia is often referred to as the “poor relation” of special educational needs, overshadowed by more widely recognized conditions like dyslexia. It is characterized by a persistent difficulty in understanding numbers and mathematical concepts. Parents might notice their child struggling with basic number recognition, estimation, and calculation strategies. For instance, […]
The Journey to Understanding Dyscalculia Dr. Brennan Whitley’s personal experience with dyscalculia inspired her to write a book that could help children and their families navigate this learning difference. She noticed a significant gap in resources for younger children, particularly those in elementary school. Her book, “The Defa and Me,” uses a playful narrative and […]
“When Math Seems Impossible: The Reality of Dyscalculia” Mathematics challenges many children, but for some, it’s more than just difficulty—it’s a neurologically-based learning disability called dyscalculia. This often-overlooked condition affects 3-7% of the population (Deutsches Ärzteblatt International) and can have profound effects on academic achievement, career opportunities, and even mental health. Unlike temporary struggles with […]
