Learning Through Fun - Maths Dot to Dot & other fun Activities: Year 2-3

Children are remarkable for their ability to quickly and easily learn massive amounts of new information. It is proposed from recent research that the key behind this ability to rapidly process is the neurotransmitter GABA. Furthermore, functional MRI have proven children activate different and more regions of their brains than adults when they perform word tasks^*.

^*Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis.

Why is it then if children's brains absorb information at a much faster rate than adults that they are so hard to teach at home? We have a theory...

"The average 4-year-old laughs 300 times a day. The average 40-year-old? Only four."

This common quote is hard to attribute to a single individual and trace its origin. However It is undeniable to a parent that children laugh longer and louder and are more distracted than adults.

The desire to have fun competes with their increased capability to learn. Imagine a world where you both win. They do their homework (tick parenting win) and they have fun (tick child win). This lead to our research and development of Learning through fun.

This series focuses on mathematics and is based upon the New Zealand Curriculum, Australian Schools Curriculum (Version 9) and Naplan testing 2022. Each book contains a series of fun Dot to Dot pictures, joke puzzles and colour by number activities.

Mark Sparnon is a South Australian writer and a devoted father of two girls. His journey as an author began when he discovered the power of engaging children in learning mathematics through storytelling and games. With a deep-rooted belief that learning becomes effortlessly easier when individuals are enthralled and having fun, Mark dedicated himself to creating educational and enjoyable narratives for young minds.In addition to his literary endeavors, Mark is also a doctor by profession. His expertise in the field of healthcare, combined with his passions for writing and education, enables him to effectively communicate complex ideas in a clear and accessible manner. Drawing inspiration from his own experiences, he aspires to raise healthy and intelligent individuals, playing an active role in their growth both as a parent and a wordsmith. Mark is happily married to a dietitian who now works in another area of healthcare, further bolstering his commitment to nurturing exemplary health practices