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The Science of Math: How Children Actually Learn It

Math is often seen as a subject of right and wrong answers, memorized facts, and timed tests. But beneath the worksheets and flashcards lies something much deeper: a fascinating blend of brain development, psychology, and real-world discovery. Understanding the science behind how children learn math can completely change how we teach it and how kids experience it. Math Is More Than Numbers At its core, math is about recognizing patterns, relationships, and structures. It connects to fields like Cognitive Science and Neuroscience, which show that learning math is not just about memorizing but also about building mental frameworks. Children aren’t born knowing math facts, but they are born with a sense of quantity. Even babies can tell the difference between “more” and “less.” This early ability is known as Number Sense. That’s the foundation everything else builds on. The Brain on Math When children engage in math, multiple parts of the brain light up, especially areas responsible for r...
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Women's History Month Books For Kids

What a time to be alive as a woman! We have come so far as a gender but we still have a ways to go. This year's theme for International Women's Day, on March 8th, was #endthebias. While much of this is targeted towards the workplace I strongly believe that the eradication of gender bias begins at home. It starts with how we empower our girl child and also how we equitably treat children of the different genders. While these may be big topics to discuss with children - there's nothing like a good children's book to break it down and make it palatable for them. So here it is - a list of children's books that celebrate the accomplishments and importance of women:

1. A is for Awesome


2. Dream Big Little One & Think Big Little One

3. Little Leaders: Bold Women in Black History

4. The Story of Ruby Bridges

5. She Persisted (Book Series)

6. Little Feminist Board Book Set




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