We have used a few different math programs over the years here at the Stuart Academy. Most of them come with a manipulative kit for the younger grades with some sweet toys to play with while you are suffering through the lessons.
Our former charter school (TLC...we love you guys!) provided us with all of our books and supplies at the beginning of each year...and then we'd have to turn them in at the end of the school year, and then we'd check them out again the next year. Jake LOVES math SO much, that he always hated to see his supplies go back to the school for the summer...and he always looked forward to that sweet reunion in the fall.
Then came 4th grade...no more manipulative kit. What a sad day! I guess they figure 4th graders have had enough fun, and now it's time to get serious about crunching some numbers! I hated to see that "love of math" go by the wayside...so when I was in San Diego a few months ago, I stopped by Lakeshore Learning to try to recreate Jake's math manipulative kit. It cost me a pretty penny, but it was SO worth it to see that old enthusiasm back! I thought I'd share it with you here...so I took some video...
He may not be able to do long division....but it takes YEARS of dedication to perfect these kinds of skills! We are SO proud! It's too bad that this kind of thing is frowned upon in the classroom. Oh well, maybe he'll learn to curse in Japanese...
Our former charter school (TLC...we love you guys!) provided us with all of our books and supplies at the beginning of each year...and then we'd have to turn them in at the end of the school year, and then we'd check them out again the next year. Jake LOVES math SO much, that he always hated to see his supplies go back to the school for the summer...and he always looked forward to that sweet reunion in the fall.
Then came 4th grade...no more manipulative kit. What a sad day! I guess they figure 4th graders have had enough fun, and now it's time to get serious about crunching some numbers! I hated to see that "love of math" go by the wayside...so when I was in San Diego a few months ago, I stopped by Lakeshore Learning to try to recreate Jake's math manipulative kit. It cost me a pretty penny, but it was SO worth it to see that old enthusiasm back! I thought I'd share it with you here...so I took some video...
He may not be able to do long division....but it takes YEARS of dedication to perfect these kinds of skills! We are SO proud! It's too bad that this kind of thing is frowned upon in the classroom. Oh well, maybe he'll learn to curse in Japanese...
2 comments:
That is sooo cool! Leaveit to boys to figure out how to make these things! Wish my brian could formulate these things! The fun i would have! LOL
That's so awesome! I can't believe how BIG Jake is!!
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