Misha Posted January 31, 2015 Share Posted January 31, 2015 DD1 is a visual learner, she is very intense, developmentally delayed, and has some behavioral issues. DD2 is a highly kinesthetic learner and can not sit still for anything. This isn't an issue in anything other than math as for everything else she's just on the move. We started formal schooling late for both girls and this has worked out well as we're able to move ahead where it's warranted and stay behind in other areas. For math, we've used Math Mammoth up until this point, mostly successfully. DD2 is terribly bored, hates sitting still for it, hates how the written questions are worded, and is beginning to loathe math, formerly her favorite subject. I would like to find something that will work for both children - suggestions would be very greatly appreciated. Thank you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OneStepAtATime Posted January 31, 2015 Share Posted January 31, 2015 Try some of the suggestions on this thread: http://forums.welltrainedmind.com/topic/499692-looking-to-do-some-relaxed-math-here-want-to-share-ideas/ FWIW, MM did not work well for either of my kids even though I think it is a great program. Are you using any of the hands on suggestions at the front of each section? Or just doing the worksheets? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kiara.I Posted January 31, 2015 Share Posted January 31, 2015 What level of math are they in? I'd think Rightstart would be a good fit for both of them if they're at the right levels for it--it only goes up to about a grade 5/6 level. Make sure math is on a surface that is standing height for your second, or get her an exercise ball to bounce and rock on instead of a chair... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Misha Posted January 31, 2015 Author Share Posted January 31, 2015 I wanted to add that they are 8 and 9 years old, and a 2nd - 3rd grade level in math. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Misha Posted January 31, 2015 Author Share Posted January 31, 2015 Try some of the suggestions on this thread: http://forums.welltrainedmind.com/topic/499692-looking-to-do-some-relaxed-math-here-want-to-share-ideas/ FWIW, MM did not work well for either of my kids even though I think it is a great program. Are you using any of the hands on suggestions at the front of each section? Or just doing the worksheets? Wow, thank you so much for sharing the link - there is so much in here to go through! I wish I could like this more than once. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OneStepAtATime Posted January 31, 2015 Share Posted January 31, 2015 I agree that RightStart might work well. Math on the Level might be a good fit, too. And definitely some of the stuff listed on Soror's Relaxed Math thread that I linked above. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OneStepAtATime Posted January 31, 2015 Share Posted January 31, 2015 Wow, thank you so much for sharing the link - there is so much in here to go through! I wish I could like this more than once. :) Chuckle....yeah, I wish that thread would get pinned. So many great resources there. Good luck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Misha Posted January 31, 2015 Author Share Posted January 31, 2015 What level of math are they in? I'd think Rightstart would be a good fit for both of them if they're at the right levels for it--it only goes up to about a grade 5/6 level. Make sure math is on a surface that is standing height for your second, or get her an exercise ball to bounce and rock on instead of a chair... A yoga / exercise ball as a seat is a great idea - I always enjoyed mine (until DH broke it accidentally). I'll have to pick one up for DD2. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dory Posted January 31, 2015 Share Posted January 31, 2015 I have supplemented with some K'nex kits for my hands on fella. We use a lot of different maths around here though to keep it interesting for him. MM stays as our core curriculum though. Beast Academy is very visually stimulating as well. He also uses that one as a supplement. ETA: When I said K'nex kits I meant the math kits, not the science kits. Thought I should just be clear with that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PagesandFields Posted February 1, 2015 Share Posted February 1, 2015 I used to tutor Learning Difference kids going into college... many that I worked with were particularly Kinesthetic, visual, or couldn't sit... I specialized in working on their writing and organization... and often we outlined essays while walking outside... that kind of thing. I'd say Rightstart also... in terms of picking ONE program to go with. It's what I use with my kiddos and love it. My kiddos are really young, so I don't know much about later programs... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FawnsFunnyFarm Posted February 1, 2015 Share Posted February 1, 2015 McRuffy is very hands on and fun. After 1st grade there becomes a lot more work each day, we do not do it all because it requires too much sitting. Some that we skip could be done orally during play. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aurelia Posted February 1, 2015 Share Posted February 1, 2015 Another vote for looking at Right Start. MEP was pretty good for my hands-on/visual kiddo, too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SarahW Posted February 1, 2015 Share Posted February 1, 2015 My visual kid is doing good with MM and BA. For MM it REALLY helps if I print in color. At first I tried to be thrifty and do b&w...absolute no go. I also only do a bit of MM a day. And I try to have that include a part of a measurement chapter, which tend to be hands-on. He prefers the BA guides over everything else. But in general he prefers to read graphic novel books. The practice books are b&w, but still have plenty of diagrams. Algebra Readiness Made Easy is a supplement. We don't do it every day. It has a picture for each problem. If I were richer I might have tried more things. But so far this is working out, so.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lazzaroni Posted February 2, 2015 Share Posted February 2, 2015 I had a similar problem with my ds. I tried Life Of Fred just to see how he liked it and wow! He loves it! We still do Singapore as our main curriculum but he ASKS for Fred. Go figure. .. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Misha Posted February 3, 2015 Author Share Posted February 3, 2015 I really appreciate the responses and suggestions! Thank you everyone! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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