maikon Posted March 5, 2013 Share Posted March 5, 2013 I am a long time lurker and first time poster here. I have a kindergartner who does Miquon grade 2 level worksheets and finishing up Singapore PM 1A workbook. I teach so many other math topics and he grasps it so easily for the first time and he never seems to forget it even after few months. He is so much interested in math that he is ready to do the workbook for more than an hour. But I stop him after certain limits. I get exhausted (and bored) but he never seems so. Now I am looking for some creative problem solving math books or resources meant for elementary grades. Do you have some suggestions for it? I have looked into MEP and it is not my cup of tea. We have done some exercises here and there but I don't like it as it is too wordy for me. We are also doing Singapore style challenging word problems which he loves. This is what I mean by creative problems: there are 3 jars of different sizes.one jar holds 8 litres of milk,the other 2 jars of 5 litres and 3 jars are empty.There is no measuring level or marks in all the jars.Juggle between these 3 jars and get 2 jars containing 4litres each at the end. These are too difficult for 1st graders, I think. I am looking for some similar problems like above which are suitable for 1st or 2nd graders. Are there any such books? How about Edward Zaccaro's books? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Halcyon Posted March 5, 2013 Share Posted March 5, 2013 zaccaro, cwp......those come to mind.my younger loves them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mathnerd Posted March 10, 2013 Share Posted March 10, 2013 We like Lollipop logic, Zaccaro books, Mind Benders, CWP and MEP Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crimson Wife Posted March 10, 2013 Share Posted March 10, 2013 Ditto to the previous recommendations, and I would consider using the Intensive Practice book in lieu of the regular Singapore workbook. Also, when he's ready for them, look into the Hands-On Equations Verbal Problems Book and Problemoids. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
efwalsh Posted March 30, 2013 Share Posted March 30, 2013 My daughter really likes Zoombinis Logical Journey and Mountain Rescue - they are pc-based computer games that follow a group of creatures through a series of obstacles. You need to use logic and problem solving skills to get through them. It's for 8 and above, but she started it when she was 6 (with a little help from me). Now she can do it on her own. My 11-year old also gets into it too. I got them on Amazon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dmmetler Posted March 30, 2013 Share Posted March 30, 2013 I'd also look at Math Kangaroo released tests. They involve some pretty unusual problem solving, and a lot of visual problem solving, and the competition starts at 1st grade. \ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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