MeaganS Posted June 1, 2011 Share Posted June 1, 2011 Now that it's June, it's available for free for a few weeks. Here's the link. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kchara Posted June 1, 2011 Share Posted June 1, 2011 I was just coming in to post this! My son LOVES his Funnix reading, and he's bouncing off the walls waiting for his Funnix math to download! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mommyagain Posted June 1, 2011 Share Posted June 1, 2011 Thanks for the reminder! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MeaganS Posted June 1, 2011 Author Share Posted June 1, 2011 I know it is still early, but has anyone looked through it yet? And if so, what are your thoughts? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clarkacademy Posted June 1, 2011 Share Posted June 1, 2011 I signed up but have never gotten the link in my email. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eloquacious Posted June 1, 2011 Share Posted June 1, 2011 Missed out on reading, so thank you for the reminder! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clarkacademy Posted June 1, 2011 Share Posted June 1, 2011 Has anyone actually gotten the email? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tiffanyl Posted June 1, 2011 Share Posted June 1, 2011 Has anyone actually gotten the email? I got it a few minutes after signing up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clarkacademy Posted June 1, 2011 Share Posted June 1, 2011 should I sign up again?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MeaganS Posted June 1, 2011 Author Share Posted June 1, 2011 Yeah, I got it a few minutes after signing up as well. Maybe check your spam folder? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spy Car Posted June 1, 2011 Share Posted June 1, 2011 I'm trying to figue out how this works. It is computer based? Is it web based or something you install on your home computer, or both? And is it Mac compatible??? Bill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clarkacademy Posted June 1, 2011 Share Posted June 1, 2011 yes you can get it for mac. It is on the computer but your not online when you are using it. They will send you a download you put on your computer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spy Car Posted June 1, 2011 Share Posted June 1, 2011 yes you can get it for mac. It is on the computer but your not online when you are using it. They will send you a download you put on your computer. Thank you! Bill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clarkacademy Posted June 1, 2011 Share Posted June 1, 2011 Your Welcome!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
happyWImom Posted June 1, 2011 Share Posted June 1, 2011 should I sign up again?? The first time I signed up, I didn't click on the spot which told them if I had a PC or Mac-it's in the very top right portion of the sign up page. So, when I got the email from them, it didn't have any instructions. Then, I signed up again, and clicked on the computer type, and did receive instructions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clarkacademy Posted June 1, 2011 Share Posted June 1, 2011 The first time I signed up, I didn't click on the spot which told them if I had a PC or Mac-it's in the very top right portion of the sign up page. So, when I got the email from them, it didn't have any instructions. Then, I signed up again, and clicked on the computer type, and did receive instructions. I signed up again and it came right away. I have limited internet with hughes and it is a huge file so I will have to wait till like 2 am during free download time grrrrrrr So anyone who gets it set up today please share thoughts :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jen500 Posted June 1, 2011 Share Posted June 1, 2011 If anyone has tried it out yet, is the format similar to their reading program? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MeaganS Posted June 1, 2011 Author Share Posted June 1, 2011 I opened it up and went the first few pages. It looks very similar to their reading program. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sleepymommy Posted June 1, 2011 Share Posted June 1, 2011 nm, I thought this was for the phonics lessons. :( Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MeaganS Posted June 1, 2011 Author Share Posted June 1, 2011 I just went through the first full lesson. It is exactly the same as the phonics one, complete with clicker training. It has a man's voice instead of a woman's for most of it, and it is math, but that's the only difference I can see. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kchara Posted June 1, 2011 Share Posted June 1, 2011 We've gone through two lessons so far. There's a readiness test that is basically counting to 10 and knowing the difference between 4 and 2 on sight. Then, the first couple of lessons are counting and number recognition. We'll be taking an accelerated pace with this until we get to something my 4 yo doesn't know. It's set up exactly like the phonics program, except there are two "teachers" instead of one. Since we're using Funnix Reading for his phonics, that works really well for him. I think it ends around double digit addition and subtraction. There are 100 lessons, and a workbook to print out, where they practice matching, number writing, and number recognition (at least in the first few lessons, I haven't looked through them all). It looks rather basic, but it'll work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homeschooling6 Posted June 1, 2011 Share Posted June 1, 2011 (edited) Lance, my six year old completed the first lesson. He knows how to count but he has trouble writing the numbers. I figure starting and continuing with lesson 1 can't hurt ;) I like the math better than the phonics. Not sure why but then again, I never could get use to phonics on the computer. I own Talking Fingers and it doesn't get done. Weird. Edited June 2, 2011 by Homeschooling6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SorrelZG Posted June 2, 2011 Share Posted June 2, 2011 Thank-you. I'm looking forward to checking it out. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nart Posted June 3, 2011 Share Posted June 3, 2011 I tried downloading Funnix Math onto my Mac and it didn't work. My screen just went black and nothing appeared. Has anyone been able to download onto a Mac? I did make sure I downloaded the Mac version. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eloquacious Posted June 3, 2011 Share Posted June 3, 2011 I've downloaded the Mac version just fine. You should contact them! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
extendedforecast Posted June 3, 2011 Share Posted June 3, 2011 What grade level does this program end at? I signed up for it to use when my two year old gets older, but I haven't installed it yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spy Car Posted June 3, 2011 Share Posted June 3, 2011 I tried downloading Funnix Math onto my Mac and it didn't work. My screen just went black and nothing appeared. Has anyone been able to download onto a Mac? I did make sure I downloaded the Mac version. I got that too. I played around with it a few times and got a voice and some graphics, but it was very buggy and I (temporarily) gave up. I will try again, but thus far it seems dodgy on the Mac. Bill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
extendedforecast Posted June 3, 2011 Share Posted June 3, 2011 I tried downloading Funnix Math onto my Mac and it didn't work. My screen just went black and nothing appeared. Has anyone been able to download onto a Mac? I did make sure I downloaded the Mac version. I got that too. I played around with it a few times and got a voice and some graphics, but it was very buggy and I (temporarily) gave up. I will try again, but thus far it seems dodgy on the Mac. Bill The placement test installed fine. I did notice that there was a black screen, but I happened to accidently squeeze the middle of the mouse (I don't know what that's called) and funnix appeared from behind the black screen. When I clicked the funnix, it came to the front. I'm installing the second set of lessons. I'll report back in a bit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
extendedforecast Posted June 3, 2011 Share Posted June 3, 2011 I just ran it, and it works fine. I hope y'all get it sorted out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Katiebug_1976 Posted June 3, 2011 Share Posted June 3, 2011 WOO HOO, I cant wait to try it! Got the download links, but am on my way out the door so I'll have to wait until later to play w/ it. Thanks so much for sharing this! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KristenR Posted June 3, 2011 Share Posted June 3, 2011 Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sewingmama Posted June 3, 2011 Share Posted June 3, 2011 Yeah I tried it -I'm not impressed. I have the reading one as well and we quit after Lesson 11 we both hated it so much. My DD hates the repetition -she rolls her eyes every time she has to repeat something she already answered. Plus I find the math version runs really fast - the child doesn't have time to think of the answer before it is on to the next thing and my DD gets super frustrated by that. She always says "I knew that but I didn't have time to say/do it. So unless your kid can answer immediately without thought (which would mean they didn't need to be using the program anyway) - then this program is a dud. I think clicker training is for dogs - not humans:glare: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homeschooling6 Posted June 4, 2011 Share Posted June 4, 2011 Yeah I tried it -I'm not impressed. I have the reading one as well and we quit after Lesson 11 we both hated it so much. My DD hates the repetition -she rolls her eyes every time she has to repeat something she already answered. Plus I find the math version runs really fast - the child doesn't have time to think of the answer before it is on to the next thing and my DD gets super frustrated by that. She always says "I knew that but I didn't have time to say/do it. So unless your kid can answer immediately without thought (which would mean they didn't need to be using the program anyway) - then this program is a dud. I think clicker training is for dogs - not humans:glare: When I sit with Lance, I hit the pause button to give him time to answer. Although the first lessons are pretty easy for him right now, so he can answer in time. Once it gets to the addition and such, I'm sure we'll use the pause more;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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