A quick episode to wrap up the first season of The Dog Ate My Homework podcast. In this episode we'll recap some of the highlights of season one, as well as preview a few ideas ahead for season two! For more information, ideas and listening guides, visit my website: www.mathcoachconnection.com

Understanding decimals is one thing, but solving problems with addition, subtraction, multiplication and division of decimals is an even bigger challenge. In this episode, we dive into the many ways that children build problem-solving fluency with decimals, how they learn to check their work for accuracy and to make sure it makes sense, as well as ways that you can support your child with these concepts at home. For more information, ideas and listening guides, visit my website: www.mathcoachconnection.com

Decimals may seem brand new in fifth grade, but children have actually been building decimal understanding since kindergarten. Listen to this episode to help understand how your child learns and understands decimals, ways to help keep them organized in their work and learn ways to help your child tap into their previous knowledge to build understanding of decimals. For more information, ideas and listening guides, visit my website: www.mathcoachconnection.com