In first grade, when so much is new, word problems can be a bit overwhelming. I have created a simple, step by step process that our first grader has used to solve word problems. It shows her how to think through the problem and its real-life application. And it gives her the tools to know where to begin–often the biggest challenge–and keep her on track to the end of the problem.Continue Reading
So, I know that when it comes to blog posts, it sounds so much nicer to say “The top 5 . . .” or “The 10 best . . .” But, try as I might, I could only find four math manipulatives, out of the many that I own, that I can look you in the eye and say, “It is SO worth spending your hard-earned money on this for first grade.” And, after all, that is what I’m here for—buying things so you don’t have to—or, actually, honesty. I’m here to be honest with you about what brings the most value to your homeschool, even if that means I don’t have a number 5 for my list.
