Addition and Subtraction
In Math, Addition and subtraction set the stage for every challenge to come, be it fractions, algebra, or even everyday problem-solving.
If your child can’t trust themselves with the basics, school just gets harder as the years roll on. The real loss isn’t just math facts; it’s confidence, and the quiet belief that “maybe I’m not smart after all."
With the right support, things can change.
Our gentle, movement-based math lessons, tailored for children with dyslexia, ADHD, and other learning differences, can help your child finally feel confident with numbers and enjoy learning again.
Why Neurodiverse Learners Struggle (And What Actually Helps)
Children with dyslexia, ADHD, and other learning differences may:
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Forget the steps involved in solving problems
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Mix up numbers or symbols
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Lose track of what they’re counting or adding
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Struggle with word problems or mental math
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Feel anxious or want to avoid math altogether.
These are common challenges that have nothing to do with intelligence or effort.
What helps isn’t more drills or louder encouragement. It’s meeting the brain where it is. That means:
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Breaking problems into “doable” pieces. Sometimes we solve one part, take a break, and come back fresh
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Using real objects, movement, even stories or songs (ask us about our “math scavenger hunt” days. Kids remember the answers because they lived them)
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Letting kids talk through what they’re doing, not just write answers. Sometimes their process is more important than the product.
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Building in “mistake time”, where errors are part of the plan, not something to be ashamed of
Our Approach: Gentle, Multisensory, and Movement-Based
At The Literacy Corner, we use the Orton Gillingham approach and proven multisensory strategies to help your child “get” numbers in a way that makes sense for their brains.
Here is What Makes Our Approach Different:
Hands-on learning
A child who stands up and walks out their math problem, using colored cards on the floor
Gentle, step-by-step instruction
Math facts embedded in stories about pirates, wizards, or favorite animals because imagination helps memory stick
Movement and play
A tutor who notices when a child’s focus slips, and swaps in a silly movement break or a quick drawing to reset the brain
Individualized support
Progress tracked in “aha moments,” not just test scores. If your child suddenly explains why “7 minus 2” makes sense, that’s a victory
We’re nerdy about finding what works for each brain. If one approach flops, we try another. If your child invents their own way to remember, we run with it.
Our goal isn’t just memorization, it’s understanding. And when your child “gets it,” you’ll see the difference at home, too: less stress, more smiles, and maybe even a little pride.