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This Week's Puzzle: Phone Number Math

Help your child build critical math skills with this week’s math puzzle.
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What to Do When Your Child Can't Remember What He Reads
Your Child Can't Remember What He Reads Learn how to support children who need help remembering what they read.
Read the Book, Watch the Movie Encourage reading with the promise of a movie. See our favorites!
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Take a Lesson in Something New
by Amy Kraft
Apr 12, 2013
Go beyond the usual classes like swimming, soccer, and music. There’s a world of new skills waiting for the curious and adventurous.
This Week from Bedtime Math: The Dog Ate My Homework
by Laura Overdeck
Apr 09, 2013
Excuses, excuses… but sometimes, they’re true! Try this week’s math problem to see how much trouble one hungry dog can create.
Money Math in 3 Easy Steps
by Maggie McGuire
Apr 03, 2013
Learn 3 ways to help your kids understand money -- an essential Math skill.
This Week from Bedtime Math: The Socks Make the Outfit
by Laura Overdeck
Apr 02, 2013
It’s a fact: when it comes to clothes, we all play favorites. But adding just a few new pairs of crazy socks to the mix can really multiply your options!
Share Math Stories and Riddles with Your Kids
by Maggie McGuire
Mar 29, 2013
Math riddles and stories build real world math associations and help your kids apply their math skills while having fun.
Break the Rules: Redesigning Board Games
by Amy Kraft
Mar 29, 2013
Tired of the same old board games you’re playing with your kids? Mix and match your game pieces and make up new rules to amp up family game night.
Tech Savvy Travel Tips for Your Devices
by Leticia Barr
Mar 27, 2013
Packing for upcoming trips can be stressful but take some time to work together to ensure that everyone’s digital devices are travel ready.
This Week's Bedtime Math Problem: The Fuzzier, The Better
by Laura Overdeck
Mar 26, 2013
If there’s a farm near you, spring is a great time to visit – the baby animals are fuzzy and adorable, and as they multiply, so can you!
This Week's Bedtime Math Problem: Hair Gone Wild
by Laura Overdeck
Mar 19, 2013
Your kids might have black hair, blond hair, even red hair -- but animals have all kinds of stripes and swirls! And that makes for some fun math to try.
5 Tips for Building Self-Confidence Through Spelling Bees
by Leticia Barr
Mar 19, 2013
Empower your children to feel confident in their spelling abilities.

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Scholastic Parents: The Learning Toolkit

Scholastic Parents is a trusted source of expert advice on reading and learning. In the Learning Toolkit blog, get quick and easy tips on how to support your child’s learning at home. From playing a fun game of creating new words during dinner to solving bedtime math stories and using easy tricks to try with homework problems, this blog offers simple suggestions for supporting your child’s development at every age and every stage.

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Laura Overdeck
Laura Overdeck
Bedtime Math founder Laura Overdeck creates math kids love to do.
Amy Kraft
Amy Kraft
She is a producer, game designer, and writer in children's media.
Leticia Barr
Leticia Barr
Letecia has her finger on the pulse of new apps and social media.

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