Tip #201 from 365 Teacher Secrets for Parents (McKinley, Trombly) - Body Math

Today's tip for parents from two talented teachers comes from 365 Teacher Secrets for Parents by Cindy McKinley Alder and Patti Trombly. #201 Body Math To keep the body in good health is a duty... otherwise we shall not be able to keep our mind strong and clear. ~ Buddha Few things interest children more than learning about themselves. Use this to your advantage to increase your child's math skills. Below are some ways to practice math and have your child learn cool stuff about her body: ● It is said that you are as tall as the length of your arms from fingertip to fingertip across your chest. Help your child measure herself and see if it's true for her. Then, have her measure you and the whole family. If it does not hold true for someone, use subtraction to find the difference. ● Have you heard that your feet are as long as the area between your wrist and your elbow? Help your child me...