I read another chapter of Understanding Math today; this time, directly in front of my older children (only 7 and 4) while they were playing quietly and the babies had naps. My 4 year old is very interested in doing math all of a sudden (hmmm, I wonder why?!) and has done several pages in a kindergarten workbook we have around. My 7 year old doesn't enjoy his daily required math lessons yet...I'm hoping my example will inspire him. I keep them short but he still grumbles. I'm having the classic inspire vs. require debate in my head regarding math. But I know it's right to study it myself.
I spent some time practicing subtraction. Seems pretty basic but there is something about borrowing on large numbers that is hard for me! I've had a hard time with it since elementary school. In fact, I remember my friends in junior high laughing at me that I had a hard time with subtraction. I'll get it, I know I will!
And can I just say that I LOVE The Keeper of the Bees again. I had to read two more chapters. I had a bad morning and needed a delightful repose. I got to the part where the Storm Woman is closer, actually came into his house. I know they'll meet soon; I'm so excited. I hope I haven't ruined it for you. This book is just so peaceful to me.
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I've never read Keeper of the Bees. I will have to add it to my to read list.
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