Times have changed a lot.
The same goes for math.
The math our children do is not the math we did where they just had to find answers to multiple-choice and short-answer questions.
These days, mathematics values ​​the process more than the answer.
We need to look at problems from different angles and solve them in different ways.
We are being asked to communicate using mathematical terminology and logic, and textbooks, teaching methods, and assessment methods are changing accordingly.
Therefore, our thinking must also change.
Forget the old ways you studied, constantly listen to the ever-changing educational landscape, and think about what methods are best.
---From "Prologue: Helping Mom with Math"

Even if you absolutely cannot find the time to send your child to an academy, I strongly recommend that you learn the math methods contained in this book.
Because there are bound to be areas that cannot be filled in at academies or kindergartens, and the only people who can fill these gaps are parents.

When I consult with parents, I also say, “My child is having a hard time with this part.
So, I say, “Please do this activity at home as much as possible.”
But some parents say, 'I already did it at the academy, so why do I have to do it at home? It's annoying.
Well, if I don't do well, the academy will make me do it again,' I think, and just ignore it.
On the other hand, there are parents who diligently provide supplementary lessons with their children, as I have provided feedback.
Even after just one year, the difference between the two children becomes huge.
---From "Math Study by Moms: Parents and Children Grow Together"

In order for children to enjoy math and think in diverse ways while enjoying the process of learning math, they need a lot of experiences that involve seeing and touching.
To avoid gaps in your child's math skills, it's important to make the most of this crucial period.
It's not right to keep them playing by saying, "What are you studying already? It's time to play now," and on the other hand, it's not right to ignore the importance of play by saying, "Where do you have time to play? Study!"

Sometimes parents raising young children say, “Let’s play with math” or “Let’s do math while playing.”
We must think carefully about the meaning of these words.
To say that you are engaged in mathematics means that you are engaging in mathematically meaningful activities.
If you just 'play' with mathematical tools, you can't say you've played with mathematics.
For example, if you bought a math toy called a stacking block and only played pretend, it is not considered 'math play'.
---From "It would be great if my child could learn math by seeing and touching during his early childhood"

“When will it end?”
“How far will you go?”
“Do it again?”
There are kids who suddenly start saying things like that during class for no reason.
You may think this is strange, but in fact, it is a very natural behavior.
So, when your child reacts like this, don't think of him or her as strange. Instead, as the teacher who is teaching the child, you should first examine your own behavior.
"Oh, my method was a little wrong," "This is a little difficult for my child," "My child doesn't understand what I'm saying," etc. You need to look back on the situation and find the reason why your child is not having fun, and then suggest a solution at that time.
Isn't this the best thing parents, who know their children better than anyone else, can do?
---From "Four Math Goals for Our Children"

A question is a type of question that helps children acquire concepts or find answers through their own thinking.
In other words, it is not a question that simply asks for an answer, but a special question that helps in the process of finding the answer.
The important point in the definition of a preamble is 'the child himself'.
The role of the introduction is to give the child a little hint through words or actions, so that he or she can think deeply and finally come to an understanding.
It is a core skill in early childhood mathematics.
---From "Key Skills of Mom's Early Childhood Math"

Magnetic stacking blocks are recommended for children who are just beginning to use stacking blocks.
This is because children with underdeveloped fine motor skills often experience a lot of stress when they stack wooden blocks, which can easily collapse.
I also feel frustrated that I did something wrong.
On the other hand, magnets rarely fall apart and stick to the right spot, so it's fun to stick them on.

When your child is around 7 years old, replace the magnetic stacking blocks with wooden stacking blocks.
Because magnetism allows you to create shapes that can't actually be stacked, continuing with the magnetic stacking tree can lead to a distorted concept of stacking.
So, when your child's fine motor skills have developed and they have enough experience with magnetic stacking blocks, switch to wooden stacking blocks.
---From "Special Tools Needed for Mathematics by Seeing and Touching"

Learning attitude is 'a child's attitude toward learning in general.'
We talk about attitudes toward everything surrounding learning, from attitudes toward the content being learned to attitudes toward instructors (parents in Mom's Math).
Mathematical attitude, which is the attitude one has in approaching mathematics and solving mathematical problems, has a slightly narrower meaning than learning attitude, so please consider them separately.

Learning attitudes include visible attitudes, such as buttock strength, but they also include internal attitudes, such as the habit of reading and solving problems carefully or persevering in problem solving.
A child who sits with good posture on the outside but has trouble concentrating because his or her mind is distracted is type B.
If you don't observe this child closely, he or she may be classified as type A.
This is also a mistake that often occurs in academies.
But parents can tell right away.
Because you know your child best.
So, let's take a close look at which type our child falls into and evaluate it objectively.

---From "This is how to draw a roadmap for mothers' early childhood math"