Why So Many Kids Struggle with Math—and How We Can Help
Math can be hard for many kids—but did you know that for some, the struggle runs deeper than just a tough worksheet?
In fact, about 5–15% of school-aged children around the world experience learning difficulties like dyslexia, dyscalculia, or ADHD. These challenges often make learning a frustrating experience—especially when it comes to numbers.
What Do Math Difficulties Look Like?
Math struggles can show up in many small ways that are easy to overlook. For example:
A child might count slowly or skip numbers without noticing.
They may confuse numbers like 6 and 9 or reverse digits like 14 and 41.
When solving word problems, they might understand the story but still not know what steps to take.
Some kids can memorize math facts but struggle to apply them in real situations.
Others find it hard to line up numbers correctly or keep track of multi-step tasks.
These aren’t just “careless mistakes”—they often come from challenges like dyscalculia (a learning difficulty with numbers), working memory issues, or attention difficulties like ADHD.
Understanding this helps us respond with patience, the right tools, and creative strategies—so kids can learn in ways that work for them.
Practical tips to try at home or in class
Even if you don’t use my workbook, here are a few ideas to help your child:
Use manipulatives: Let them count real objects like beads or buttons
Play math games: Keep it fun with board games, cards, or simple number-based challenges
Break learning into small steps: Focus on 1–10 before jumping to 1–100
Repeat concepts with variation: Reinforcement helps memory
Celebrate effort, not just results!
A Gentle Way to Support Their Learning - Introducing my workbook
Over the years, I’ve seen how much kids can grow when they’re given the right tools—especially when learning feels playful and manageable. That’s what inspired me to create my “Counting to 100” workbook.
It’s designed with small, clear steps that help children build number confidence gradually—from recognizing numbers to counting to 100, solving simple addition and subtraction problems, and even tackling word problems (without the tears!).
What’s in the workbook?
This math workbook isn’t your average set of worksheets. It’s:
Step-by-step, starting with numbers to 20, then building to 50 and 100
Filled with hands-on activities using things like Legos, counting sticks, and pom-poms
Designed for kids who need extra visual and tactile support
Focused on building confidence through small wins
Aligned with real-life scenarios, making learning feel useful
You can check it out on my Etsy shop ( shop section) if you think it could help your child, too.
