Something between Singapore Essentials and Math in Focus 1

[jkl]

Dd will be 5 next week.  She finished Essentials a few months ago, and we are now finishing the 2nd chapter of MIF1a.  She is doing ok (understands number bonds but has to work through every step with manipulatives, which I know is appropriate for her age, but it seems like 1st grade mif assumes the student will be beyond that.) She can not do any of the challenge problems without lots of help, and I'm feeling like we need to work more on addition and subtraction before we move on.  I think this is a fantastic math program, and I don't want to rush it--or her-- at all.  Any suggestions for what we can do until I feel she is ready for the 1st grade level?  I have Miquon, but honestly it is hard for me to teach.  Suggestions??

[keirin]

I purchased http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1892083191?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s00 and

 http://www.amazon.com/Counting-Number-Bonds-Learners-Volume/dp/1892083183/ref=pd_bxgy_14_2?ie=UTF8&refRID=1CP90FDAEQWAWHP52RT0

 

I've got lots of good ideas for math based play to incorporate in from them. Maybe in addition to that you could pick up a workbook? Kumon has simple addition, simple subtraction or Grade 1 addition/subtraction as options.

[jkl]

I purchased http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1892083191?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s00 and

 http://www.amazon.com/Counting-Number-Bonds-Learners-Volume/dp/1892083183/ref=pd_bxgy_14_2?ie=UTF8&refRID=1CP90FDAEQWAWHP52RT0

 

I've got lots of good ideas for math based play to incorporate in from them. Maybe in addition to that you could pick up a workbook? Kumon has simple addition, simple subtraction or Grade 1 addition/subtraction as options.

 

Thanks!  Those look good!  I do have Peggy Kaye's Games With Math--maybe this and a few Kumon books would work...

[cintinative]

Not cheap for a workbook  but have you looked at Mathematical Reasoning by Critical Thinking Press?  I am not sure if it would be a good bridge but it worked for us for K math.  http://www.criticalthinking.com/mathematical-reasoning-level-a.html

 

BTW, I'm looking to sell my MIF 1A/1B if you are interested. It's in the classifieds.  =)

Edited March 19, 2016 by cintinative

[jkl]

Thanks!  I'll check out Mathematical Reasoning!

Edited March 20, 2016 by jkl