Did you know that basic math facts are easily forgotten, especially over the summer break? This is one of the crucial skills to keep practicing with your homeschoolers over the summer and throughout the year. Some kids respond well to flash cards, others like to practice via online games, some do well with worksheets. Some kids hate practicing their math facts (like my son) so they may need a little extra incentive. This could be a reward for a job well done, or make it a game or both. Last year my son delighted in practicing his math facts with me while playing ball at the playground. We would toss the ball back and forth while we practiced. As an added incentive I allowed him to hit me with the ball (like you would in Dodgeball) after he got so many correct in a row. I played it up and we got silly thus adding some fun and craziness to an otherwise daunting but all important task. Anyway we would love to hear your stories about how you practice math facts with your children. Share them in a comment here or visit our forums at homeschoolcyberschoolalliance.org
