Snowstorm84 Posted June 13, 2013 Share Posted June 13, 2013 Hi, currently I use Horizons for my 2nd Grader and he had done very well with it, however my daughter needs something a little slower-paced. I am not interested in non-traditional math and am really just wanting experiences with BJU and Saxon. Thank you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AimeeM Posted June 13, 2013 Share Posted June 13, 2013 Sorry - read that wrong. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bethben Posted June 13, 2013 Share Posted June 13, 2013 My daughter also needed something slower paced for kindergarten. She was not ready to add numbers -she just needed recognition. I really liked Saxon K. It was just perfect for her- didn't require writing and was heavy in the manipulatives with short lessons. We liked it and are continuing in with Saxon. You will need the manipulatives. Beth Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
homeschoolkitty Posted June 14, 2013 Share Posted June 14, 2013 just a thought. I don't like Saxon for later years. my siblings struggle understanding math most their life and it was Saxon. do your Kinder but 4th or 5th grade switch to a better curriculum Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Down_the_Rabbit_Hole Posted June 14, 2013 Share Posted June 14, 2013 I have used BJU for 20 yrs. Tried Saxon in the older grades and my math son HATED it, just thought I would mentioning our only try with Saxon. On the other hand the same son saw his little sister using BJU math and said oh I loved that math, Farmer Brown, Paddy the beaver.. BJU is gentle in the beginning but it does cover what is needed. Bright and colorful with each year a special Character and this pet to teach them the lessons. The teacher's manual takes you through daily review, mental math, word problems, and the skills which are taught in many ways to hit the different learning styles. The workpages are designed to do one side together and on their own for the other side (once they can). There is a cd that contains fact review pages and extension pages if needed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowstorm84 Posted June 14, 2013 Author Share Posted June 14, 2013 Thank you! I really want something that will teach her math and foster a love for math. I think BJU may be just the ticket! Does it use manipulatives like Saxon? That is my one draw towards Saxon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Down_the_Rabbit_Hole Posted June 14, 2013 Share Posted June 14, 2013 Yes, it uses manipulatives very much. They have a student pack with card board manipulatives (pretty much all they will need for the year) or you can buy manipulatives. I did find the cardboard ones nice but you wind up with tons of little card board coins and counters. EVentually I stopped using the card board things and used plastic animals or buttons or whatever. You will need a nice unifix cube set though, these are used quite a bit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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