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I am beginning to wonder what to do about maths, both long & short term. I have a 5 yo...our number lessons are lots of fun with manipulatives, which we are both loving. At the momment we (& I do mean we  ) are learning about shapes, using montessori solids set, gumdrops & toothpicks, etc etc...
but, my own math is apalling...i did not click with math. So, do i go for a curriculum (which one?) do i keep doing my own plans (if so, how?) or somehow combine the two?
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I'd suggest keeping on with what you are doing, and moving to a curriculum when you and your child feel ready. You can learn and rekindle your own interest in maths as you learn and work with your child. And use resouce books, or online resource sites , for more ideas and explanations. One of my faves is Mathwire.
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I agree totally with Leonie. I did not use a formal math curriculum with ds until this year (7th grade) and he has a great attitude about math, as well as being quite proficient.
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I just want to encourage you to keep on with what you are doing. I think it is so freeing to do math without a curriculum. I have always done math with a curriculum but this year we have combined a program with living math--doing our own things from the myriad of resources that I have accumulated over the years. My dd, who does not like math, is finally seeing that math can, indeed be fun.
I have decided not to use a curriculum with my youngest until she is older. I have learned so much about math in the last few years that I finally have the confidence to do this on my own.
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thank you for your feedback, ladies. I think, in my heart this is the way i would like to do things. I suppose i am lacking confidence in my own ability & knowledge.
How do you know what to present to the child as the next topic, or idea? Do you have a good resource you can reccomend? I have just ordered Math at Their Own Pace: Child-Directed Activities for Developing Early Number Sense by Greg Nelson. It hasnt arrived yet, but this seems to be a good start.
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Sounds like a great start. I have also heard lots of folks recommend a book called Family Math.
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I have liked Ruth Beechick's books, especially "The Three Rs" ( early grades) and "You Can teach Your Child Successfully" ( grades 4-8).
Family Math has a scope and sequence and suggested activities, too.
I love looking through the Maths section at the local library - kids and adults sections have books with fun ideas and explanations.
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thanks...i am looking into the book recommendations :)
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I am a living math book junkie. Family Math is a whole series but the ones that would help you right now would be Family Math and FM II. Also, Stuart Murphy's MathStart series are really good. These are storybooks but they have extended activities in the back. Level 2 are the ones that would work for you right now.
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thanks! I have ordered family math.
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