Nov22
Hyper-parenting is a phenomenon that is growing more and more common in today’s society. Helicopter parents, tiger moms… these are just a few of the phrases used to refer to overprotective parents whose actions generate more negative consequences than benefits in their children. Many studies have shown that rebellious attitudes in today’s teenagers are a […]
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As you may know, the team behind Smartick wants your children to be math stars. Let us explain. Our idea of star envokes confidence and hold the necessary mathematical skills and reliance to avoid adversity to the subject. We don’t assume children will win math Olympiads, but we do expect them to have a solid […]
Continue reading »Nov18
On the Smartick blog we have dedicated many entries to explaining what a fraction is, what types there are, how to do addition, subtraction, multiplication and division with them, equivalent fractions and much more! In today’s post, we are going to organize these entries to make it easier for you to find the content you […]
Continue reading »Nov14
Sharing Experiences In almost all cultures, grandparents are the transmitters of experience and wisdom through oral tradition and affection. They unify the family environment and are spokespersons for the family’s heritage, as well as the cultural and traditional aspects of their ancestors. They are very important figures within a child’s environment, providing them with security […]
Continue reading »Nov11
Today we are going to better understand the multiplication of decimals by using a very common manipulative material: money. It is going to help us understand why multiplying by 10 moves the decimal position to the right. Equivalence of Bills or Coins with Numbers First, we are going to establish the equivalence of each coin […]
Continue reading »Nov08
At Smartick, where we insist that children complete their 15-minute sessions independently, we have wanted to make a helpful list to prevent parents from losing the entire afternoon to homework. 10 Tips to Help Children Do Homework Independently A specific place to do homework: It is not about all of us having a beautiful library […]
Continue reading »Nov06
When it comes to studying and learning, one of the most important ingredients is attention. It is the cognitive process that allows us to concentrate on and respond to the relevant stimuli as a consequence. Some children, in particular those with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), have difficulty maintaining their focus. This makes the learning process challenging […]
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We will continue talking about Craig Barton’s book, How I Wish I’d Taught Maths, in this post. As you know, the book is about evidence-based education and today we will discuss the chapter about learning with analogies. Here are some previous posts we have written about the book: Evidence-Based Education: The Story of Craig Barton […]
Continue reading »Oct31
Signing your child up for a sport is one of the best things that you can do. Sports are a school of values but, like in life, sometimes there are difficult moments. So, how can you help them face sports competitions? Keep in mind that, first and foremost, you are their parents and you act […]
Continue reading »Oct28
In today’s post, I am going to show you some exercises we have recently incorporated into Smartick for calculating the area of polygons. For some time we have had exercises to practice the area of figures with small squares. The way to calculate the area of these figures is very simple because all you have […]
Continue reading »Oct25
Sometimes we receive questions about what to do when children don’t want to complete their Smartick sessions. Whether they are tired, bored, or simply don’t feel like it. When is it a good time to say “now you can’t play” or ”you still have to do it even if you don’t feel like it”? Without […]
Continue reading »Oct23
Numbers are woven into the fabric of our society, whether we like it or not. We need math to pursue degrees like engineering, calculate a customer’s change, or prepare a meal for a family of five. The subject is critical in a child’s education. Despite the subject being an integral part of our lives, we […]
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