Comments on: Get this girl some math manipulatives http://www.edgren.com/wordpress/2007/02/26/get-this-girl-some-math-manipulatives/ The musings and ravings of a bloggart family Wed, 15 Oct 2008 20:50:47 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.3.2 By: Amy Grant http://www.edgren.com/wordpress/2007/02/26/get-this-girl-some-math-manipulatives/#comment-959 Amy Grant Mon, 23 Apr 2007 03:08:52 +0000 http://www.edgren.com/wordpress/2007/02/26/get-this-girl-some-math-manipulatives/#comment-959 Kathy thanks so much for the link with the article about CHEAP math manipulatives. I am just starting Saxon 1 with my 6 year old and this will information be very beneficial to us! I love the thoughts you expressed about how we as homeschooling moms see everything as a learning opportunity. Thanks so much for sharing!!!!!!!! Kathy thanks so much for the link with the article about CHEAP math manipulatives. I am just starting Saxon 1 with my 6 year old and this will information be very beneficial to us! I love the thoughts you expressed about how we as homeschooling moms see everything as a learning opportunity. Thanks so much for sharing!!!!!!!!

]]> By: Cynthia http://www.edgren.com/wordpress/2007/02/26/get-this-girl-some-math-manipulatives/#comment-704 Cynthia Mon, 26 Mar 2007 13:13:55 +0000 http://www.edgren.com/wordpress/2007/02/26/get-this-girl-some-math-manipulatives/#comment-704 I have SO many math manipulatives... hey that is a FUN word to type (LOL).... I'm with you on having so many fun things it's hard to just sit down and "teach." I have SO many math manipulatives… hey that is a FUN word to type (LOL)…. I’m with you on having so many fun things it’s hard to just sit down and “teach.”

]]> By: Emily http://www.edgren.com/wordpress/2007/02/26/get-this-girl-some-math-manipulatives/#comment-513 Emily Thu, 01 Mar 2007 21:58:18 +0000 http://www.edgren.com/wordpress/2007/02/26/get-this-girl-some-math-manipulatives/#comment-513 Ahhhh reverse psychology . .. it's something my father used on us many times as we were growing up! Ahhhh reverse psychology . .. it’s something my father used on us many times as we were growing up!

]]> By: KME http://www.edgren.com/wordpress/2007/02/26/get-this-girl-some-math-manipulatives/#comment-501 KME Thu, 01 Mar 2007 10:22:03 +0000 http://www.edgren.com/wordpress/2007/02/26/get-this-girl-some-math-manipulatives/#comment-501 Kristine - reverse psychology! Excellent idea. Do that eventually lead us to un-schooling? I love the idea of unschooling but I'm afraid at our house it would lead to hours of playing Pirate (the computer game, not dress up) and reading Garfield and Archie comic books. Not a real shining example of homeschooling. Kristine - reverse psychology! Excellent idea. Do that eventually lead us to un-schooling? I love the idea of unschooling but I’m afraid at our house it would lead to hours of playing Pirate (the computer game, not dress up) and reading Garfield and Archie comic books. Not a real shining example of homeschooling.

]]> By: Kristine/SHS http://www.edgren.com/wordpress/2007/02/26/get-this-girl-some-math-manipulatives/#comment-500 Kristine/SHS Thu, 01 Mar 2007 06:29:16 +0000 http://www.edgren.com/wordpress/2007/02/26/get-this-girl-some-math-manipulatives/#comment-500 I think you're on to something, Kathy. If you protest a little, maybe she'll be more inclined to learn as much as she can without you! :) I think you’re on to something, Kathy. If you protest a little, maybe she’ll be more inclined to learn as much as she can without you!

:)

]]> By: KME http://www.edgren.com/wordpress/2007/02/26/get-this-girl-some-math-manipulatives/#comment-490 KME Wed, 28 Feb 2007 05:19:34 +0000 http://www.edgren.com/wordpress/2007/02/26/get-this-girl-some-math-manipulatives/#comment-490 Samuel--you're on! I will get working on that little project. Be sure to be looking out for a future blog with sound effects! Aunt Koffee Samuel–you’re on! I will get working on that little project. Be sure to be looking out for a future blog with sound effects!

Aunt Koffee

]]> By: KME http://www.edgren.com/wordpress/2007/02/26/get-this-girl-some-math-manipulatives/#comment-489 KME Wed, 28 Feb 2007 05:18:54 +0000 http://www.edgren.com/wordpress/2007/02/26/get-this-girl-some-math-manipulatives/#comment-489 Rachel--yes, Legos are a great idea for math manipulatives. I think they were mentioned in that article I found. Also, now that I think about it I'm not sure Sarah really cared about the math aspect of the Easter eggs but really just liked the little, tiny, interlinking nature of the toys and their bright colors. What's a mother to do? The Draw-Write-Now and Explode the Code books are great. I just placed an order with Rainbow Resource (LOVE THEM!!!) for some more books. One of the best things about homeschooling is all the shopping you get to do that is totally justified. "But honey, I'm just buying school things for the children." Rachel–yes, Legos are a great idea for math manipulatives. I think they were mentioned in that article I found. Also, now that I think about it I’m not sure Sarah really cared about the math aspect of the Easter eggs but really just liked the little, tiny, interlinking nature of the toys and their bright colors. What’s a mother to do?

The Draw-Write-Now and Explode the Code books are great. I just placed an order with Rainbow Resource (LOVE THEM!!!) for some more books. One of the best things about homeschooling is all the shopping you get to do that is totally justified. “But honey, I’m just buying school things for the children.”

]]> By: Rachel B http://www.edgren.com/wordpress/2007/02/26/get-this-girl-some-math-manipulatives/#comment-488 Rachel B Tue, 27 Feb 2007 14:57:37 +0000 http://www.edgren.com/wordpress/2007/02/26/get-this-girl-some-math-manipulatives/#comment-488 Well, even as a non-homeschooling mom, I think talking curriculum is interesting. I've bought some of the "Draw-Write-Now" and "Explode the Code" and other learning stuff as supplements when my kids need something to do. And wouldn't Legos made fine math manipulatives? Well, even as a non-homeschooling mom, I think talking curriculum is interesting. I’ve bought some of the “Draw-Write-Now” and “Explode the Code” and other learning stuff as supplements when my kids need something to do. And wouldn’t Legos made fine math manipulatives?

]]> By: Samuel http://www.edgren.com/wordpress/2007/02/26/get-this-girl-some-math-manipulatives/#comment-487 Samuel Tue, 27 Feb 2007 14:54:48 +0000 http://www.edgren.com/wordpress/2007/02/26/get-this-girl-some-math-manipulatives/#comment-487 Is it possible to say "math manipulatives" ten times fast? And if so I would like to hear you say it ten times fast. Is it possible to say “math manipulatives” ten times fast? And if so I would like to hear you say it ten times fast.

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