Monterey Blog

Is Your Child Ready for Algebra?

Jul 29, 2026 | Monterey Blog

For many Monterey families, Algebra feels like an important milestone. But readiness matters more than grade level. Strong number sense, confidence, and foundational skills help students succeed in Algebra instead of simply memorizing steps.

“Helping Monterey Students Rebuild Math Confidence After Summer”

May 28, 2026 | Monterey Blog

For Monterey families, back-to-school season is a natural time to reset routines and rebuild confidence. Many students return to school carrying more math anxiety than parents realize. With the right support, students can strengthen their foundations and approach math with a calmer, more positive mindset.

How to Beat the Summer Slide in Monterey

May 20, 2026 | Monterey Blog

If math felt hard during the school year, a long summer break rarely makes it easier. Many students return to school in Monterey, Carmel, Pacific Grove, Seaside, or Marina needing to re-learn skills they had in May—simply because they weren’t using them over the summer.That “rusty” feeling has a name: summer learning loss, or the summer slide.

Beyond the “Summer Slide”: Strategic Math Advancement on the Monterey Peninsula

Apr 12, 2026 | Monterey Blog

If math felt challenging during the school year, a long summer break rarely makes it easier. Many students return to school in Monterey, Carmel, Pacific Grove, Seaside, or Marina needing weeks to re-learn skills they had mastered in May—simply because they weren’t using them over the summer. The good news? Summer is the best time to build momentum

6th grade students during group discussion

5 Tips for End-of-Year Success

Mar 9, 2026 | Monterey Blog

Help your child finish the school year strong in math with simple steps to build confidence and prevent learning loss.

Pi Day

Pi Day March 14

Feb 13, 2026 | Monterey Blog

It’s our favorite time of year again! March 14 marks another math holiday to celebrate the mathematical constant pi (π), reminding us that math is fun and applicable outside the math classroom. Pi is the ratio of a circle’s circumference (C) to its diamet..

Happy e-Day!

Feb 5, 2026 | Monterey Blog

February 7th is e-Day! While not as famous as Pi Day, e Day celebrates the mathematical constant e, which has a wide range of mathematical applications. Here s a bit of background on e and why it s worthy of celebration! As the history of mathematics has ..

Celebrating LEGO Day!

Jan 14, 2026 | Monterey Blog

January 28 is LEGO Day! You might know LEGO® bricks as the fun, colorful building blocks kids use to reconstruct the world, but did you know they also make great mathematical teaching tools? The near-infinite uses of LEGO bricks allow for near-infinite ha..

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