RightStart and Geometry
www.rightstartmath.comBy Joan A. Cotter, Ph.D.For years geometry was not considered a topic that primary students could or should study, even though they are surrounded by geometrical shapes. I had no geometry in school until 10th grade. Sometimes teacher education programs provide little guidance on how to teach geometry. I know an elementary teacher who graduated about ten years ago with no geometry in either high school or...
Willowbend Books – Morgan Horse Series — and More!
http://www.willowbendpublishing.com PO Box 304, Goshen, MA 01032 [email protected] =============== 11 Morgan Horse Titles, in all, softcover, each over 220 pages Also, the Donkey Donk series Author: Ellen Feld, two-time winner of the Children’s Choices Award Age range: 9 to 13+ $9.95 each By Emerson Sandow To say that Ellen Feld is completely obsessed with Morgan horses is an understatement, but words cannot convey her...
RightStart™ and Multiplication
By Joan A. Cotter, Ph.D., http://www.alabacus.com Multiplication has been the mathematical downfall of many children, not so much because of the algorithms, but memorizing the 100 facts. Before expecting the child to learn the facts, we need to teach the meaning of multiplication. Describing it as repeated addition is a limited view, which doesn’t work well for multiplying fractions or decimals. Since the primary application of...
Keys to Effective Bible Study
www.churchathome.org by Philip Neal The diligent study of the Scriptures is a vital part of the Christian’s life. Indeed, having one’s mind in the Word of God is one of the key defenses Christians have in this troublesome world. Notice what Paul has to say about the profound value of studying the Scriptures: “And that from a child you have known the holy writings, which are able to make you wise unto salvation through faith, which is...
Create-a-Story – a Creative Writing Board Game for All Ages
Published by: Create Press www.createpress.com P.O. Box 2785 Carlsbad, CA 92018-2785 760-730-9550 $44.95 plus S&H Online Teachers Manual available at website Ages 5-99 (adult assistance is required for younger children) Can be up to 6 individuals or up to 6 groups of 2-4 players =========== By Joseph Grayhaim Create Press has developed an ingenious approach to teaching creative writing and guiding students to work the imagination...
