Welcome to Raising Smart Kids
Math doesn’t have to feel scary, boring, or overwhelming. Here you’ll find simple math activities, game ideas, classroom tips, homeschool help, and encouragement from a veteran math teacher who believes kids learn best when they are engaged, confident, and having fun.
Nurturing Math Confidence: Raising Kids Who Love Numbers
Getting Kids Talking About Math with Consensus Boards
Get your students talking about math with consensus boards.
These Are a Few of My Favorite Things
My top 5 favorite free resources for supporting math instruction at home or school.
My 3 Favorite Math Review Activities
Everyone Can Learn Math
Math & Literature
10 Reasons for Ten Frames with Toddlers and Early Elementary
Boost math skills with ten frames! Discover how ten frames enhance number sense, subitizing, addition, and more. Empower your child's math journey today
Make It Visual
Making math visual is vital to mastery. Read more about the 4 things all teachers should do when teaching integers so students will remember.