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Why Consistent Math Practice Matters: 7 Reasons to Stay with Mathnasium All Year Long

May 8, 2025 | Birmingham Blog

Summer days are wonderful but long—and it’s easy for routines to disappear. Having a scheduled visit to Mathnasium two to three times per week adds structure, productivity, and purpose to your child’s day.

Why Summer Should Include Math: A Note to Families Planning the Months Ahead

May 1, 2025 | Birmingham Blog

When formal education pauses in June, so does regular, structured exposure to core math concepts. For many students, this leads to what’s commonly known as summer learning loss. Without consistent practice, children can lose two to three months of progress, causing them to return to school in the fall feeling behind and uncertain.

7 End-of-Year Gift Ideas Your Favorite Math Teacher Will Actually Love

Apr 18, 2025 | Birmingham Blog

Whether it’s a clever pun or a coffee gift card with flair, the best gifts show that someone noticed how hard they worked to help kids feel smart, seen, and supported. Math teachers = MVPs.

“It’s OK to Struggle”: 9 Things to Say When Your Kid Is Having a Math Meltdown (From One Mom to Another)

Apr 6, 2025 | Birmingham Blog

Let’s face it: watching our kids struggle with math is rough. You see that scrunched forehead, the clenched pencil, the tears hovering in the corner of their eyes—and suddenly you’re spiraling too, wondering if this is the moment they’ll decide they “just aren’t a math person.” Been there. Deep breaths.

10 Fun Ways to Take Math Learning Outside

Apr 4, 2025 | Birmingham Blog

When the sun is shining and the energy is high, it’s the perfect time to take math outside. Whether it’s a backyard, a local park, or a neighborhood sidewalk, here are 10 fun ways to sneak math into outdoor play and learning.

7 Tips to Set Your Child Up for Standardized Testing Success (Without Losing Your Mind)

Mar 29, 2025 | Birmingham Blog

Standardized testing season can feel overwhelming—for students and parents alike. But with the right strategies in place, it doesn’t have to be stressful. In fact, this season can be a great opportunity to build confidence, reinforce learning, and create healthy academic habits that last long after the tests are over.

Staying at Home tips to help families calm fears, manage stress and keep the peace

Apr 24, 2020 | Birmingham Blog

As schools close and workplaces go remote to prevent the spread of the new coronavirus, parents everywhere are struggling to keep children healthy and occupied. If you’re anxious about how to protect and nurture kids through this crisis — ofte..

What is the COVID Slide?

Apr 15, 2020 | Birmingham Blog

You may have heard of the annual "Summer Slide"- the dreaded loss of learning in math and reading over the long summer break. Well this year, researchers say we are facing something much worse due to physical school closures from the Coronavirus..

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