Ellen on Manipulatives
January 25, 2018
“What is the Math Set for?” This is a frequently asked question. Last year, I got to meet a lot of homeschoolers at conventions.
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Ellen on the Teacher Intensive Myth
January 18, 2018
“I really like this, but it’s parent-intensive. I don’t think I’d be able to do it with my kids.” When I did customer service
Ellen on The Goal
January 10, 2018
When we decided to homeschool, the search for curriculum began. With a Masters in Christian Education, I was mindful of the philosophy and objectives
Why RightStart?
September 15, 2017
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
2017 Summer Game #9: Finding the Quotients
June 27, 2017
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
Struggling Learner: Back to School
September 7, 2016
If you took some time off for the summer with your student, you are no doubt making plans to get ready to go back
Dr. Cotter on What 6 × 3 Means
June 1, 2016
Sometimes 6 × 3 is thought of as “6 groups of 3.” However, consistency with the other arithmetic operations requires a second look. When
Struggling Learner: Check Please!
May 16, 2016
I don’t know about you, but I LOVE checking things off my list. I love to schedule and create lists. For me, lists motivate
Struggling Learner: Play with Your Food!
February 27, 2016
I remember my Mom telling me as a child “Don’t play with your food.” Of course, she was trying to get me to eat
RS2 Level C, Lesson 113
November 15, 2015
This week’s blog is coming in from California and is compliments of Karen and her eight-year-old son, Aaron. They are in RS2 Level C, Lesson 113, and had