Anyone use Right Start for Afterschooling?

[mellie]

I am contemplating different math curriculums, in anticipation of buying one to use over the summer. I almost went with Singapore, but now I am really interested in Right Start. Just wondering if anyone had used it to afterschool, especially those who have Everyday Math in their PSs. I like the idea of doing lots of manipulatives at this age, not just worksheets and drill, which is what is pulling me towards Right Start. I was thinking of doing B and maybe C, and then switching to Singapore down the road. Any help appreciated.

[Guest JLF76]

I have been using Singapore Essentials A and now B with my incoming kindergartener. Halfway through A I bought the RS Games kit since she likes math and card games. That led me to also buy the curriculum which I loosely follow in addition to Singapore. The manipulatives are helpful and I use them with Singapore's suggestions. The games are particularly helpful. I plan to use RS earlier with my younger children from counting onward.

[BabyBre]

I loved RS, but with EM as your ps program, drill is what you'll need to make sure you include at home. EM is very discovery-based and weak on practice.

 

I think the RS methods are VERY helpful and I do recommend the program, but it doesn't contain enough drill, IMO. If you want to avoid worksheets and flashcards, use the appropriate RS games daily. And I'd still throw at least a weekly timed test in there!

[jenbrdsly]

I used Right Start level C for afterschooling with my son. I really liked it a lot. It does include traditional timed tests and practice drills too. Here is an example of what one of the games looks like: http://teachingmybabytoread.blog.com/2011/04/08/multiplication-memory/