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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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
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
Dr. Cotter on RightStart and Montessori
March 5, 2024
Most people have heard of Montessori, but often they are not sure what it’s all about. The word Montessori refers both to a person and a
Dr. Cotter on Flashcards
February 20, 2024
Flash cards are not a good way to drill the facts. Many adults, because they could not respond fast enough to flash cards or