Moon is having a hard time with her math homework because her new class is harder than she thought. Moon tells Max that her homework is “all Greek to her,” which means you don’t understand something.
Tips for Parents
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Here's how to talk to your child about it >>>
Hey your child, did you learn something after watching this video? Blippy says, 'Don't worry, learning something new isn't always easy! Just take it one step at a time and you'll be able to understand it soon enough!' See, it's not so scary after all.
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4 activities you can do with your child now >>>
- Have a discussion with your child about what “all Greek to me” means. - Ask your child to explain why Moon was having a hard time with her math homework. - Help your child understand why the class was harder than Moon thought it would be. - Ask your child to explain how Moon could have approached her math homework differently.
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Pretend play with your child >>>
Game Name: Greek Mastermind Instructions: You and your child take turns trying to explain a math concept using only one word. Then, you have to guess the word that your child picked. If you guess correctly, you get a point. If your child guesses correctly, they get a point. The one with the most points at the end wins!
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1 moral thought for your child inspired by this >>>
Hard work pays off, your child. Don't be afraid to ask for help if you get stuck!