I love all things related to numbers and patterns. But my first grader? 

Not really … at least not yet! I’m trying to change that by showing her how cool numbers can be. One idea I had: a nifty party trick I learned many, many years ago. I decided to give it a try with my daughter. 

As it turns out, she enjoys the thrill of the trick so much that she has been practicing her addition skills on her own. And even my 4-year-old wants in on the magic!