Speaking as a Mama who has experienced a range of gifted and twice-exceptional kids, I know how easy it can be to confuse academic ability with emotional readiness for learning, not to mention the realities of fine motor skill development in the Kindergarten years. Sometimes we forget just how young our little ones are.

Just read the bold print in an engaging manner and you’re ready to go! Age Appropriate Kate lays each new math concept out for you step by step. There’s also a clearly stated goal for each lesson.īut my truly favorite part is the clear, “Here’s what to say next” format! Not sure how to teach subitizing skills (or maybe you’re not sure what that even means)? That’s ok. I absolutely love how clearly each lesson is laid out in the Instructor Guide! At the beginning of each lesson is a chart demonstrating each activity, its purpose, and any materials needed for that lesson. Each week also has a suggestion for a math picture book that might be a good supplemental read aloud to reinforce the math concepts being learned. You’re given an overview of the goals, an explanation of any topics to be covered, a list of any household items needed for that week’s lesson, and suggestions for weaving the math concepts learned into everyday life. The introduction each week lays out in a bit more detail what you can expect in the days ahead. The Kindergarten Math with Confidence instructor guide is with you every step of the way! Scripted, open-and-go lessons make it easy to confidently teach new concepts.Įach unit (2 to 4 weeks in length) opens with an overview of the lessons ahead and helps you understand what your child should have learned by the end of the unit. You want to grab your cup of coffee, open up the teacher book, smile at your precious little one, and get started! You’re a busy homeschool mom, and you don’t have time to create a curriculum from scratch, manage a bunch of supplemental craft projects, or find space for several bins worth of manipulatives. Or, as in my case, you may have a whole bunch of older kids, plus business and volunteer endeavors on the side! If you’re homeschooling a Kindergartner, you may also have a toddler or baby in the mix. Strong Foundation in Mathematical Thinking.

Age-Appropriate Expectations for Student.

When it comes to choosing a math curriculum for your young learner, you want to look for 3 things: He eagerly looks forward to each new lesson! Is Kindergarten Math with Confidence a good choice for you? Read on and find out! How to Choose a Kindergarten Math Curriculum My 5-year-old son has loved Kindergarten Math with Confidence. Thankfully my youngest child was at the perfect age to enjoy Kate’s Kindergarten book this year. And while I was pretty satisfied with what I used with my older kids, I am now so completely in love with the new Math with Confidencecurriculum by Kate Snow ( published by Well-Trained Mind Press) that I’m almost jealous of all the younger moms who get to use it more than once with their own kids!

I’m a 2 nd-generation homeschooling mom of 5 kids, so I’ve taught Kindergarten math a few times by now. All opinions are honest and my own I was not required to write a positive review.

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