
Ellen on Manipulatives
“What is the Math Set for?” This is a frequently asked question. Last year, I got to meet a lot of homeschoolers at conventions.

“What is the Math Set for?” This is a frequently asked question. Last year, I got to meet a lot of homeschoolers at conventions.

We recently got this question from Deborah via email: We currently use another math program, but I am considering switching. Do you have any reasoning

It’s that time of year where we’re starting to look at the upcoming school years curricula. Gwen recently asked a question about RightStart Math’s Second Edition and I thought

When the children were younger we would get season passes to Six Flags Over Texas. Going to an amusement park with six children can be

We all have the best intentions to continue math fact practice over the summer, right? Somehow, though, time gets away. So, here we are,

There are at least eight different ways to subtract multi-digit numbers. Even though a person has learned one method, it is good to explore

Does your child tend to flip and flop their letters and numbers – you know, get them out of order, switch them around, or even write

Today we’re going to talk about why we teach multiplication to our younger children. Earlier this week I talked with Jenna from Portland. She was wondering