Crystal Lake Blog

The Division Symbol and Other Ways to Write Division

Division can be written four different ways. This guide covers every notation, with examples for each.

Is My 7-Year-Old on Track in Math? What National Standards and Crystal Lake Schools Expect

Find out what math skills your 7-year-old should have, what Crystal Lake District 47 expects, and what to do if you spot a gap.

5 Activities to Keep Your Child Engaged with Math This Summer

Explore five Mathnasium-approved strategies to keep your child engaged in math this summer, from everyday routines to fun games, books, and projects.

How Parents Can Help Kids Feel Ready for a Math Test (5 Simple Strategies)

Learn simple ways to help your child prepare in the days before a math test, with strategies that support understanding and reduce math anxiety.

7 Strategies to Help Your Child Move Beyond Memorization in Multiplication

Discover 7 Mathnasium-approved strategies to help your child move beyond memorization in multiplication and build real fluency.

Tips for Math Review Before Winter Break: How to Catch Gaps and Build Confidence

Discover why a math review before break helps kids reinforce skills, close gaps, and return in January confident and ready for the next semester.

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January Fun Calendar

Our Fun Calendar for the Month of January