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 Parent 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 took calls for
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 #11: Make the Amount
July 11, 2017
July 4th was always an extra special holiday in our home when I was a child because it was also my brother’s birthday. Not only was
2017 Summer Game #10: Evens and Odds
June 29, 2017
When my daughter Makenna was in kindergarten, I noticed that she had a disconnect with numbers. Being a math person, I was quite surprised
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
2017 Summer Game #8: One Half
June 22, 2017
What is something fun to eat but in the summer time can be super messy? Popsicles! When you’re a kid, there is nothing better on
The Struggling Learner and Math Facts
October 18, 2016
We all have the best intentions to continue math fact practice over the summer, right? Somehow, though, time gets away. So, here we are,
2016 Summer Game: Concentrating on One
June 27, 2016
Well! We had a super windy week up here in North Dakota. I picked up tree branches, twigs, and leaves from my lawn every