Place Value, Addition, and Subtraction Course for Parents
Want to learn EXACTLY what to do and say to support your child's math success at home?
No more wondering how to help them with their homework or get over their math anxiety.
What if you could end the math homework fights?
By the end of this course, you’ll be able to:
✔ Use the learning progression of how kids develop addition and subtraction strategies beyond basic facts to recognize what your child needs.
✔ Use place value to help your child perform mental calculations with numbers up to and beyond 100.
✔ Record and discuss mental strategies with your child, making math thinking visible.
✔ Recognize common challenges kids face with these concepts and feel empowered to help them overcome obstacles.
✔ Use fun and engaging math tools and games that make learning hands-on and enjoyable.
Module 1: What you'll learn
- Learning Objectives and Overview (0:50)
- Math Happenings (3:01)
- Big Ideas (2:55)
- Adding & Subtracting Learning Trajectory (2:03)
- Learning to Add (6:12)
- Common Challenges with Learning to Add (4:00)
- Learning to Subtract (10:20)
- Common Challenges with Learning to Subtract (4:44)
- Games and Tools to Use at Home (3:56)
- Game: Gotcha! (1:52)
- Welcome! (0:19)
- Learning Objectives and Overview (0:35)
- Big Ideas (1:00)
- I'm Thinking of a Number (3:06)
- Student-Invented Strategies (2:27)
- Adding & Subtracting Beyond 100 Learning Trajectory (1:27)
- Problem Strings (0:59)
- Learning to Add Beyond 100 (4:40)
- Common Challenges with Learning to Add Beyond 100 (1:59)
- Learning to Subtract Beyond 100 (4:02)
- Common Challenges with Learning to Subtract Beyond 100 (1:36)
- Games and Tools to Use at Home (2:47)
- Game: Target! (5:17)
- Thank you! (0:47)
Course Details
⏳ Course Length: Each module takes about 45 minutes to complete.
💻 Format: 100% online—learn anywhere, anytime!
What’s Included
This course is broken into three easy-to-follow modules, released weekly to give you time to focus:
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Module 1: Whole Number Place Value
Learn the foundation of the base ten system and how understanding place value can make all math easier. -
Module 2: Addition and Subtraction 20-100
Discover strategies to support mental calculations, efficient problem-solving, and developing flexibility with numbers. -
Module 3: Addition and Subtraction Beyond 100
Tackle three-digit numbers with confidence while making large-number problems approachable and fun.
Each module includes:
🎥 Short, engaging videos that break down the concepts step-by-step.
📄 Downloadable resources to guide you in teaching and practicing with your child.
📚 Research-backed insights into how kids learn math concepts.
🧩 Activities and games to make learning math a positive experience for your family.
And the best part? You’ll have lifetime access to the course! Work at your own pace and revisit any time as your child grows and progresses in their learning.
Who Is This Course For?
This course is perfect for parents of kids in grades 1-3 who:
✅ Want to feel more confident helping their kids with math.
✅ Are looking for practical strategies to make math part of everyday life.
✅ Want to understand not just the what but the why behind how kids learn math.
✅ Are eager to turn math into a fun and rewarding experience for their family.
As a parent, you’re your child’s first and most important teacher. But math can feel overwhelming, especially if you weren’t taught in the way your child is learning now. This course bridges that gap, offering you a clear, approachable way to teach foundational math concepts while building a stronger connection with your child.
Math is all around us, yet too many people feel like they aren't "math people" because of bad experiences in schools. Everyone can excel in math thinking. Disrupting the parent - teacher- student cycle of math anxiety is the primary goal of Math with Melissa.
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