However, before 2012 ended, we shelved our math program as it was producing too many tears and major stalling. So then we used Touch Math for a review period and instead of proceeding, I pulled out a workbook that was on our shelves. So for the past few months he has been completing a couple pages from Evan Moor: Skill Sharpener 1st grade.
Make your own math journal
The workbook had him do graphing, some money work, and other math activities, but I feel like he is just going through the motions. And, we hit another wall!!! And now I see the pattern-- it is addition beyond 10 that stumps him. Although we have learned several ways to add through MUS and Touch Math and we had memorized doubles facts, beyond 10 brings out the stalling and the whining-- Finally! I figured it out!!
Math Journal Ideas
Math is a subject that I want him to understand, probably because I "never got it." I was going to get MUS out again this Fall, but took a leap of faith and purchased another curriculum! GAH! Yes, I need intervention. I am a Curriculum junkie! We haven't officially jumped in with the new math curriculum, but I have given him a couple tests to see where we should start. If you are wondering what on earth I am alluding too, it is Christian Light Publications LightUnits 100-110.
So, as I wrote in our Summer-Schooling post, Big Brother's math studies will consist of:
- completing a chapter from Life of Fred: Apples 1x/week
- Lollipop Logic 1x/week
- Math Journal (journal page everyday)
- ... AND speed drills, recommended by Christian Light
- math games (aiming for 1x/ week)
Here are some things in his math journal:
- Skip Counting Maze from Confessions of a Homeschooler
- Scavenger Hunt Riddles- Coins
- Symmetric Faces
- What is Missing?
Check out my Math Ideas board on Pinterest for more inspiration!
Doing anything to keep math 'fresh' over the summer with your child?
Doing anything to keep math 'fresh' over the summer with your child?