Math enrichment for K?
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Does anyone have recommendations for trying to work ahead in math? My daughter just started kindergarten this year, and the Eureka workbook she received seems pretty basic. I totally get that they are teaching to get kids up to a minimum standard, but given that my daughter can handle it, I’m interested in going ahead. I’d like to do so intelligently if possible.
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Beast Academy either online or the workbooks. Depending on her reading level she can do it all independently. It’s working ahead but in a different way (puzzle based, etc) so she won’t get even more bored with Eureka.
FYI we came to MCPS from a local private and Eureka is a year ahead of the math curriculum we came from (Bridges). |
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I had a mathy kid. I think you should encourage a child’s interests, but keep in mind that the more a child is accelerated, the more problems you’ll have later with the disparity between your child’s level and what the school teaches. It’s better, when possible, to try to focus on enrichment rather than acceleration. Also, by state law, kids have to take math every year they attend school, regardless of their achievement level. Your daughter can’t complete the math requirement early to create room in her schedule.
Here are some ideas for math things she might enjoy: Hoagies is a great resource that has links to enrichment for all ages and subjects. https://www.hoagiesgifted.org/links.htm Play games. They almost always have a math component (keeping score, making moves, etc.) and encourage logical thinking. Some, like Sleeping Queens and Monopoly, incorporate math more directly. Teach her about money and consider giving an allowance. I think learning about money is one of the best things to teach kids about math. It teaches addition, subtraction, place value, regrouping, and introduces multiplication. (I used a 10x10 grid to help teach money, let me know if you’d like more details.) Teach her how to tell time on an analog watch (they make some designed for learning). https://www.amazon.com/kids-teaching-watch/s?k=kids+teaching+watch Cooking is excellent for fractions. For added challenge, you could have her double or halve recipes. It can also be a great way to introduce other subjects too. Here’s an amazing post I read once on DCUM about how a parent uses cooking as an enrichment experience as her kids grow. I wish I’d read it when my kids were younger, but it’s a great illustration of how there are learning opportunities everywhere. (08/04/2020 11:44) https://www.dcurbanmom.com/jforum/posts/list/15/901600.page Crafts can be great for math. Give her a tape measure and/or a timer. You can introduce her to the Guiness Book of World Records and then challenge her to set her own, personal records (how far can she jump, how fast can she run across the yard, etc.) Logic puzzles are great. She might enjoy Sudoku or Magic Squares. Here is a book introducing Magic Squares, you may be able to get it through your library. https://www.amazon.com/Franklin-Magic-Squares-Step...nto-Reading-Step/dp/0375806210 The National Library of Virtual Manipulatives lets kids play with and explore math concepts online. http://nlvm.usu.edu/en/nav/vlibrary.html Cyberchase is a PBS show that is great about introducing kids to math concepts. While their focus has changed, you can find the earlier math seasons here: https://pbskids.org/cyberchase/videos/?selectedID=...5c-0ec9-4490-9f88-7890cfb1689a The Sir Cumference books by Cindy Neuschwander are great for introducing geometry concepts. You may be able to get them through your public library. https://www.amazon.com/stores/Cindy-Neuschwander/author/B00699FJ34?ref=ap_rdr&store_ref=ap_rdr&isDramIntegrated=true&shoppingPortalEnabled=true A verbal game called buzz is great for practicing most math concepts. You pick a pattern and then start counting, substituting the word buzz for words that fit the pattern. To make it more interesting you can combine rules. Ex. Numbers with 2s: 1, buzz, 3, 4, . . . , 11, buzz, 13, . . . , 19, buzz, buzz, buzz, . . . , 30, 31, buzz, 33, etc. You can combine rules. Ex. Odd numbers and numbers with 2s: Buzz, buzz, buzz, 4, . . . , 10, buzz, buzz, buzz, 14, . . . , 18, buzz, buzz, buzz, . . . , 30, buzz, buzz, buzz, 34, buzz, 36, etc. As your child gets older you can use other patterns for buzz: multiples, perfect squares, primes, Fibonacci numbers, etc. |
Anonymous
My reaction as well. But I don't think this is a troll post. |
Anonymous
| Just living normal life is enough to learn math through at least 2nd grade level. Cooking, measuring, traveling , scheduling, calendaring, playing games, etc. |
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| Beast Academy is FANTASTIC. I learned about it on DCUM and my kids did the workbooks all through ES. Both girls love math and it was a huge help in maintaining that love of math (versus Eureka, which can be mind-numbingly boring). The books are kind of in a cartoon format, and my girls would just read them on their own for fun. |
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Yes. Curriculum is available.
https://www.dcurbanmom.com/jforum/posts/list/716481.page |
Anonymous
My goodness! Please tell me this is a troll post. |
Anonymous
Probably not. The intelligent thing to do is let her be a kid. She’s in kindergarten for god’s sake. She has plenty of time to get ahead. |
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| My child started getting "enriched" math in 1st grade. It's was really just a few worksheets and a selected group would occasionally meet with the teacher to review some advanced concepts. |
Anonymous
| Check out russian math, they start at K. I'm surprised people balk so much at this, math does not need to be a torturous activity, and kids are capable of much more than we give them credit for. |
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| Beast Academy is great as it gives added depth and your kid can take it at their own pace. Plus they have additional problems/puzzles online. That said, it is not for every kid and the problems do get more difficult. |
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| If you do this, don’t complain she is super bored next year. |
Anonymous
This is great when they're older as a supplement at an early age. Try Singapore math to get a foundation. |