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,
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Author: Kathleen Cotter Clayton
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?
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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
Is it Too Late to Switch to RightStart Math?
July 2, 2026
You’ve heard a lot of good things about RightStart Math. Maybe you’ve been watching other families rave about RightStart Math for months. For years!
Why Homeschoolers Love RightStart Math
June 25, 2026
Choosing a math curriculum can feel overwhelming. Homeschool parents have more options than ever before, and every program promises success. Yet year after year,
How to Teach Addition the RightStart Way
June 18, 2026
For generations, learning math facts has often meant the same thing: flash cards, timed tests, and endless repetition. If that description makes you cringe