Subitizing: What Is It and Why Does It Matter?
August 27, 2026
What if one of the most important math skills your child can develop begins with simply looking at a group of objects and knowing how
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Teaching Children to Think Like Mathematicians
August 20, 2026
For generations, children have often learned mathematics in much the same way: learn the numbers, memorize the facts, follow the steps, complete the worksheet,
Cotter Abacus vs. Colored Rods
August 13, 2026
One of the joys of homeschooling is being able to slow down and ask an important question: Does my child really understand this, or have
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
Dr. Cotter on Counting
November 14, 2023
Most people think of counting as the foundation of math; therefore, they teach kids to memorize the long string of 100 counting words. Next,
2023 Summer Game #1: Fish at the Dump
June 20, 2023
When I started using RightStart Math and we’d play the game Go to The Dump, game A3 in the Math Card Games book, I apparently didn’t read
Struggling Learner: Counting Challenges
February 3, 2021
We’ve had some conversations lately with parents of children who are struggling with counting. Sharon writes: “Any tips for children with dyscalculia? My daughter has had
2018 Summer Game #5: Finger Cards in Order
June 26, 2018
It’s party time! In our family, spring and summer = Birthday Season. All six of us have birthdays in the months between April and