Replacement for Kumon?

I am not a “real” homeschooler, as my children do attend school (real homeschooling is unfortunately not an option for us). I consider myself a part-time homeschooler, as I spend many evenings, weekends, and vacations either reteaching what the school was...

Favorite Math Games for Young Children

From Michael and Joannie Ham Knoxville, TN — My husband and I are avid game players. We are always on the lookout for good games to play with our older girls, who are 7 and almost 6. There are many games that combine luck and strategy and reinforce math skills....

Delaying Math

Dear Bluedorns, I have reached the point with my 9yos where I may be ready to try your recommendations regarding math. I must admit that I have been too “chicken” until now. I realized today, while teaching two-digit multiplication, that he can follow the...

Delayed Math

Just a note to let you know how everything worked out regarding math curriculum. I bought two small books at Wal-mart, one marked Multiplication and Division and one called 3rd grade math. Spent about $7. Filled out my info for our school district and was surprised...

Teaching Math Informally

From: Colleen Juntunen My oldest learned to count up to 25 at age three by using pennies. He had the incentive of receiving as many as he could count up to correctly. My second son, when 4, used old dead batteries to play a little plus or minus game. My daughter just...

Homeschool Math Contests

A few months ago, you posted on your blog about my sister’s website Homeschool Writers. I wondered if you would like to post a link to my new website Homeschool Math Contests on your blog. Here’s a description of the site. Math contests make math fun. If...