Games have certainly proven to be a great way to teach Ian. To him, it’s just quality bonding time with mom – he has no idea that he’s actually learning. I feel almost deceitful playing games and calling it school; yet I’m seeing exactly how much he is learning and committing to memory through the use of games, and I’m amazed.
Here’s a bit about these math games:
Carlito C. Caterpillar's MathHouse™ Game CardsWhile we haven’t had time to actually play many of these games yet, I know these will come in handy over the next few years. I was impressed just reading the introductory cards. A few things stood out to me that I wanted to share . . .
Based on Domenico’s proprietary 20 Step Sensory Math Teaching System
Featuring two uniquely designed games to demonstrate each step (40 games in all)
The set contains
- 30 double-sided, full color, illustrated Game Cards
- Related editorial information explaining to parents The What, Why and How of Each Step
- Each 8" x 4" loose leaf card is printed on heavy card stock, lacquered to help protect from spills and ring bound to keep together and facilitate play
When primary age children are asked “What is your favorite subject?”, a great number say “math.” Ask the same question to older students, and the answer changes. Why? The approach veers away from play and games to the 3 R’s: rules, repetition, and rote.I found this to be a true scenario with my oldest daughter, Ashley (who is now 17). I started out homeschooling her and she loved math. I sent her to public school for 2 1/2 years (from 2nd-4th grade) and she came home absolutely hating math. What happened in that time? The fun of math was taken away from her.
I found the Myths and Realities of Early Mathematical Learning to be very informative also. You can read these for yourself here.
Many of the math games require manipulatives that can be downloaded on the website. Printable achievement certificates can also be printed out at this same link.
These games are appropriate for preschool through middle-elementary grades.
Would you like to try Carlito C. Caterpillar’s MathHouse Games with your child(ren)? Great! I have one free copy of these math cards to give away to one of my readers! Click on the “read more” link below to find out how YOU can win!
4 comments:
I think my 2 oldest could benenfit from these games right away! My 5 year-old loves math and I want to keep it that way and my 11 year-old (who went to public school through 4th grade) doesn't like math and has very little confidence in her math abilities. Also, my 3 year-old will eventually be able to join in with the girls.
Thanks for the chance to win!
my little grandson would definately benefit!
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my sweet lo could benefit from this and Lord willing any children we are blessed with would also benefit. I think this looks like such a wonderful concept and would love to get my hands on it!
children learn through play.. hands on interacting with things is how thye gain a better understanding of things.. this is why the game uses 3 stages and you only move to the next after they have 'played' enough to get the first stage mastered!
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