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We all need a bit of cheering up. So have a read of some of my favourite maths jokes and see which you get, and which you need help with! skills4parents.co.uk/2021/01…

Q: What do you call friends who love maths? A: algebros #maths #mathsjokes

Never trust maths teachers who use graph paper. They're always plotting something. #maths #mathsjokes

Learning in the holidays Top tip #5 Discuss learning with friends Outside of the pandemic I would have suggested getting together with their friends to do their homework, instead use a video call. Chatting about learning consolidates knowledge.

Learning in the holidays top tip #4 Schedule time for formal learning and homework Giving your young person specific times to do their homework in gives them notice and prepares them mentally for it.

Learning in the holidays top tip #3 Take a break! Studies have found that during rest periods our brains consolidate and solidify the learning. Rest doesn’t have to be sleep, we just need to take a break from learning. Although sleep does help, so encourage those lie ins!

Learning in the holidays top tip #2 Find the maths that is in the everyday tasks Get your young person to multiply a recipe up or down. Get them to measure a pint in ml, so they get used to unit conversions.

How to learn in the holidays Tip 1: Make it fun! There are lots of fun activities that you can do at home and talk about the maths involved. From making shapes, mathematical drawings to quizzes and apps

Is your young person bored? Are they refusing to do their homework. Here are 5 of my top tips for the holidays which will take some stress out and encourage learning. skills4parents.co.uk/2020/12…

This week's theme is about knowing how much homework your young person/teen should be doing. I'd love to know: 𝗗𝗼𝗲𝘀 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗰𝗵𝗶𝗹𝗱'𝘀 𝘀𝗰𝗵𝗼𝗼𝗹 𝗵𝗮𝘃𝗲 𝗮 𝗵𝗼𝗺𝗲𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸 𝗽𝗼𝗹𝗶𝗰𝘆 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗮𝗻 𝗲𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗵𝗼𝘄 𝗺𝘂𝗰𝗵 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝘆 𝗱𝗼?

Why did I start skills4parents? I see the inequality when parents can’t afford a maths tutor but want to support their child with their maths education. My solution is cheaper, enabling parents to support their child themselves.

I’m running a FREE webinar for parents of children going into years 9 and 10 all about the maths GCSE. Yes, it’s the holidays but its never to early to get empowered now and be able to support your child. tickettailor.com/events/skil…

5 things to do when your child says “I can’t do it” skills4parents.co.uk/2020/07…

Skills4Parents supports parents with the secondary maths curriculum in England. Some fantastic online events coming up. Please share! #Maths #Parents #teenagers #schools #help #MathsHelp