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
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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
Ready for Summer Math Fun?
June 11, 2026
Are you looking for a simple way to keep math skills growing during the summer months? Do you ever wonder if a math game
Two of the Greatest Challenges in Math
June 4, 2026
Two of the Greatest Challenges in Math: Word Problems and Fractions For many families, two math topics seem to create more frustration than almost
Quilting and the Cotter Abacus
October 30, 2025
I am a quilt designer. I’ve made over 250 quilts in my lifetime, 98% of my own design. I’m currently working on my sixth
Dr. Cotter’s Abacuses
October 16, 2025
How many different abacuses do you think Dr. Cotter has? Here’s a clue…. Dr. Cotter is holding one of her first abacuses: a Japanese
Start Math Right – Fractions Chapter
July 17, 2025
Kathleen is here to walk you through the Fractions chapter of the new Start Math Right: The Journey to Mathematics Excellence book. She begins
Start Math Right – Division Chapter
July 10, 2025
Listen to how division is addressed in the new Start Math Right: The Journey to Mathematics Excellence book. Teresa Foltin talks about how division