Why Confidence in Math Is Important
October 8, 2026
Confidence is a powerful thing. Think about a child who is willing to attempt an answer—even when they aren’t completely sure. Think about the
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Author: Kathleen Cotter Clayton
Possibilities Challenges
October 1, 2026
I recently got a call from Amanda and her son Zach. They had a question about RightStart Math Level F, Lesson 116 and 117.
How to Teach Multiplication the RightStart Way
September 24, 2026
For many children, multiplication becomes the point where math suddenly feels harder. There are 100 multiplication facts to learn. Or 144 if you’re going
Learning Math by Playing Games
September 10, 2026
What if practicing math facts didn’t feel like practice? What if children could learn, review, and strengthen their math skills while laughing, talking, thinking,
Why Number Sense Matters
September 3, 2026
What if your child could look at a number and actually SEE it? Not just recognize the symbol 8, but understand that 8 is five and three,
Subitizing: What Is It and Why Does It Matter?
August 27, 2026
What if one of the most important math skills your child can develop begins with simply looking at a group of objects and knowing how
Teaching Children to Think Like Mathematicians
August 20, 2026
For generations, children have often learned mathematics in much the same way: learn the numbers, memorize the facts, follow the steps, complete the worksheet,
Cotter Abacus vs. Colored Rods
August 13, 2026
One of the joys of homeschooling is being able to slow down and ask an important question: Does my child really understand this, or have
Memorizing Math Facts or Knowing Them? There IS a Big Difference
August 6, 2026
“Has your child memorized the multiplication facts yet?” It’s a question many homeschool parents hear—and often worry about. For generations, we’ve been told that
How Hard Is It to Teach RightStart Math?
July 9, 2026
One of the most common questions we hear from parents considering RightStart Math is this: “Can I really teach this?” Maybe you’ve looked through