Fun Ways to Teach Foundational Reading and Math Skills
Tired of tripping over toys? Let’s put them to work building the essential foundation for your child’s education! In this session, we’ll go beyond the workbook to master the “Big 10” reading and math skills using the toys in your home. We’ll turn blocks and cars into tools for phonics and addition, swapping tears for laughter. Come discover how to lay a strong foundation using the language your child speaks best: play. You’ll leave with a list of fun, easy-to-implement activities to teach these essential skills while they are young!
Michelle Gano is the NCHE preschool support coordinator and a homeschooling mom of three. During her career as a teacher, she was known for pushing aside the day’s lesson plans to address what was more important: the emotional needs of her students, connection, and making learning fun. Michelle has turned her love of helping kids and homeschool parents into her God-given purpose. She is known for sharing practical strategies, so the tips you’ll gather are easy to implement even on busy days. Tap into her infectious joy and expertise (master’s in literacy education; bachelor’s in elementary education) and gain a new perspective on what learning can look like in your home!
