A Look Inside our Homeschool Hands-on Math
If you know me, or have followed me for any length of time- you know that hands-on, movement based, engaging activities are important to me. We actually originally started out with other math programs, and while they worked for a little bit, my kids just needed something hands-on. We have math books from K-3rd grade, and some other math supplements that bring the FUN and engagement to home education.
Recently we have had a lot of people ask about our math programs, how to purchase them, and if we use standards- so I figured I would use this blog post to hopefully help you as much as I can!!!
First things first, what comes in the math programs for each grade? Great question, and we can break it down pretty easily, but first you can click here to go purchase those math programs.
Each grade is simple.
- For each child you need a workbook (laminated or sheet protectors for the best use- dry erase this way).
- For each parent/family you need a teacher's guide, and one of each of the following instructional non-consumable manuals-
- 1. Fractions in the Kitchen (A cookbook that teaches fractions)
- 2. Measurement in the Kitchen (a guide that breaks down measurement using indirect and direct measurements)
- 3. Graphing in the Kitchen (a guide that breaks down graphs and types of graphs)
So, what if you were purchasing more than one grade? Your cart would ideally look like this:
- Kindergarten workbook, laminated; and a teacher's guide
- 2nd Grade workbook, laminated; and a teacher's guide
- 1 copy of Fractions in the Kitchen
- 1 copy of Measurement in the Kitchen
- 1 copy of Graphing in the Kitchen
What type of standards or instruction do we use in these books? In the teacher's guides it will show the national standards for each grade; and for instruction we rely on hands-on slightly kinesthetic learning. Often times you will use a dice, dry erase marker, and their hands!
Another great question is this: Well, what pages do I have my child do everyday?
The answer is: Whichever pages you want! I usually have them either do 1 page with different problems for 10 minutes, or 2-3 pages for 10-15 minutes. On a particular week, this might look like:
- Monday- Rolling a dice 3-4 times, and doing a comparison math problem 2-3 times.
- Tuesday- Rolling the dice 3-4 times, and each time completing a new addition problem.
- Wednesday- Using the graphing book and page to practice graphing.
- Thursday- Cooking day with fractions!
- Friday- Review on what you learned that week.
As you can see, it is completely up to you and your child. And as your child passes off a skill (For example, comparing numbers) you can mark it off in the teacher's guide skills list.
You can purchase our math books here: Hands on Math Learning Books (K-4) – Love at Home Education
Hands on Math Learning Books (K-4) – Love at Home Education
But some additional items that you might be interested in:
https://loveathomeeducation.myshopify.com/products/roll-solve-reusable-math-books
https://loveathomeeducation.myshopify.com/products/my-preschool-learning-book-hands-on-workbook