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How to Beat the Summer Slide: 6 Ways to Keep Kids Learning

May 4, 2026 | Chicago Hyde Park Blog

Did you know that children typically lose 2-3 months of math skills over the summer months? Here are ways to avoid the summer slide in your child's math development.

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4 Ways to Celebrate Mother’s Day with STEM-Inspired Gifts and Activities

Mar 30, 2026 | Chicago Hyde Park Blog

Incorporating STEM activities into Mother's Day celebrations fosters fun and meaningful family bonding and cultivates crucial skills in children. Check out these four fun and engaging STEM-inspired activities to enjoy with your child on Mother's Day!

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5 Tips for End-of-Year Success

Mar 9, 2026 | Chicago Hyde Park Blog

Help your child finish the school year strong in math with simple steps to build confidence and prevent learning loss.

Celebrating LEGO Day!

Jan 14, 2026 | Chicago Hyde Park Blog

January 28 is LEGO Day! You might know LEGO® bricks as the fun, colorful building blocks kids use to reconstruct the world, but did you know they also make great mathematical teaching tools? The near-infinite uses of LEGO bricks allow for near-infinite ha..

Valentine's Day Activity: Origami Heart

Jan 9, 2026 | Chicago Hyde Park Blog

Valentine's Day is a time to express love for family and friends with the world's most famous symbol of love: hearts! Download our origami heart activity to help you and your child get into the occasion.

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New Year’s Resolutions and the Five Aspects of Math Wellness

Jan 5, 2026 | Chicago Hyde Park Blog

A new year is right around the corner with an opportunity to start fresh. So we have a few suggestions that can help you and your child navigate the next 365 days for overall “math wellness” and success. Making great choices for your child’s math learning..

What Your Child's Report Card Isn't Telling You (and How to Read Between the Lines)

Dec 5, 2025 | Chicago Hyde Park Blog

Report card day. You open the envelope, scan the grades, and... what now? Mathnasium answers the question, "What does this actually mean for my child?"

Start 2026 Strong with Our Math Resolutions Tracker

Dec 3, 2025 | Chicago Hyde Park Blog

This January, help your child set a new year resolution that builds confidence, consistency, and a genuine love of math with our FREE progress tracker.

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