Do you wonder what game to play? Or looking for a plan for the summer? Especially if you're new to the Math Card Games book? We got you covered!! Here are Dr. Cotter's picks for 12 weeks of summer games: pre-school, addition, multiplication, and … [Read more...] about Dr. Cotter’s Game Picks
RightStart Mathematics
Why RightStart is so Effective
I was recently asked to share some highlights about RightStart Math and explain why it's so effective in helping kids learn and truly understand math. I am Rachel Anderson, and, as anyone who knows me can tell you, I'm passionate about RightStart … [Read more...] about Why RightStart is so Effective
RightStart™ Manipulatives
What’s so special about the manipulatives used for the RightStart™ Mathematics program? Let’s run through the list. NOT AVAILABLE ELSEWHERE: Cotter AL Abacus: This abacus has 100 beads and is grouped in 5s and 10s using color. It is different from … [Read more...] about RightStart™ Manipulatives
2024 Summer Game #14: Corners with Eighths
This game, Corners with Eighth, game F22.1 in the Math Card Games book, is a variation of the Corners game that kids just LOVE! This game is a spin off from Corners Three which uses the multiples of threes; 3, 6, 9, 12, 15, and 18 and the Corners … [Read more...] about 2024 Summer Game #14: Corners with Eighths
2024 Summer Game #13: Series Solitaire
There’s a lot of things I love about teaching RightStart Math to my children, but one of the top reasons is this: all the new concepts that I get to learn alongside them. From fractals to check numbers to the mathematics of music to unique patterns … [Read more...] about 2024 Summer Game #13: Series Solitaire
2024 Summer Game #12: Percentages Memory
Like all memory games, Percentages Memory, game F46 in the Math Card Games book, is short and to the point. And very satisfying. The goal is to match common fractions with their corresponding percentages. Since percentages surround us every day, it … [Read more...] about 2024 Summer Game #12: Percentages Memory