We had tried a sample of a program that I thought would be a good fit for us, but I wasn't sure. While at the GHEA Conference, we stopped at the Right Start Math booth. The children are often drawn in by their colorful manipulatives. We ended up talking to one of the ladies there for a long time. I often will ask the salesperson if they have been using the product and how long, and their experience with it. The woman shared with me that she had been asked to come and help at the last moment, because a regular could not make it. After that I expected her to say that she didn't know much about it. Instead she went on to share how it has changed the way they do math in their family and it includes fun and games, not boring drills.
While I was talking, Hannah was playing a math card game with a young boy at the booth. I began realizing that this might be the answer to a better math experience for us. Once I was convinced, Theron was right there ready to get whatever we needed. It was ordered and when the package arrived the kids were so excited.
I was excited, too and couldn't wait to get into it. There is so much in this box. This is just what's on top. Maybe I'll share more as time goes on and we begin to use the items.
Over the summer, I will be working with Josiah through Level B slowly and working with Hannah in Transition Lessons, so that in the fall she can begin Level D.
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