Looking at curriculum is fun...unless you can't make up your mind. Then it makes your head spin.
I think I need a different math curriculum for Mary Evelyn. What we use now is a good nuts and bolts program that is actually written for classroom use. (as in the very average kid) It's fine for Rachel as long as we throw in some math fact practice. But Mary Evelyn learns differently...she does better with GAMES and MANIPULATIVES and much REPETITION!
What I can't figure out is if we need a new curriculum or if I just need to be more creative (which makes me want to take a nap right now). I have looked at Singapore Math, Right Start, Making Math Meaningful, Moving with Math, Time4Learning, and something called Geoblocks. I have probably looked at more but just can't remember right now.
I also have this book on my online wishlists.
Of course the ones that interest me most are the crazy expensive ones. Okay, enough stalling, off to read more math curriculum sites. I'll be sure to let share the joy if I ever make a decision. I'm sure you can't wait for that announcement.
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Awful isn't it?!!! We have gone through so many math curriculum's (Curricula?) it isn't funny! Good luck to you, hope you find the right fit quickly and painlessly.
I'm waiting breathlessly here!!!!
OK, only kidding, but I do understand the frustrations of math curriculae...and language arts curriculae...and history curriculae...soooo don't go looking to for any good ideas! Maybe I am waiting with baited breath, after all!
jill s
I can sympathize only in the fact that I would be completely lost and overwhelmed! Best of luck my friend!
Jen,
I think you when you emailed me about the other math manipulative you asked about Right Start and I just realized that I never responded to you. We can either discuss it here in case any one else is pondering the same questions, or just email me privately and let me know if I can help. BTW, we love it and will start the younger one with it next year. We are currently about half way through level B.
Aimee
Aimee, Right Start is my current leaning. I would love to look at it sometime. Do you think you might make it to the curriculum share at Sarah B's house in April?
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