My daughter recently discovered that base 10 blocks are perfect for recreating Minecraft structures, people and animals in real life. She made this discovery while playing with the blocks as a part of a hands-on math lesson, led by her tutor. Note: She has started working with a tutor because, according to her, I make math boring. And she is absolutely right. It's not my thing. Sometimes as homeschooling parents, we have to admit when we need a little assistance. Every now and then, finding a tutor or mentor who will help reignite a child's love of learning in a particular subject changes everything! Using base ten blocks, my … [Continue reading]
