Hi everyone! I’ve been working on making math word problems more fun for my 4th graders, which is more difficult than it sounds 😅 and one activity they’ve really loved is creating “problem stories.” I give them a theme (like a trip to the zoo or planning a party) and some key numbers, and they write their own word problems around it... They absolutely love it! Just wanted to share in case anyone else is looking to for out of the box math lessons!

My son is 5 and in Kindergarten, and I’m starting to notice he’s a bit behind in math. He’s struggling with basic number concepts... things like number recognition beyond 10, counting accurately, and understanding simple addition or subtraction. He can count to 20, but sometimes skips numbers or gets confused, and when we try to practice addition, he just doesn’t seem to grasp the idea of combining numbers yet. I want to make sure he’s not falling behind too early (I know I may be stressing over this way too early) I’ve tried some simple counting games and using toys to help him visualize numbers, but it doesn’t seem to be clicking yet... I want to help him build confidence and make sure he’s ready for what comes next in school, without overwhelming him or making him frustrated 😬 Any tips or advice would be greatly appreciated!!