Hello! I loved your video. You mentioned that you did a similar math preschool curriculum before this that included substizing and some other things that was a good foundation before this. What curriculum was that? I'm looking for something similar for my 4 year old but not quite as in depth or long lessons as Right Start A. Thanks!!
Thanks so much for your review! it is great. I wonder if the set comes with that container where you place the numbers and show it on min 18:27 when explaining the lesson with the book. If no, could you tell me where did you purchase it? Thanks
That does not come with the set. I bought it later and it was well worth it - it keeps the cards so much neater and organized! Here's the link: rightstartmath.idevaffiliate.com/idevaffiliate.php?id=129&url=238
How ( in all my curriculum searches) have I missed this when I’ve wanted so badly to stay away from worksheets and use manipulatives! 1. Does it teach you how to use an abacus? Bc I don’t know. 2. Is that the abacus that came with the kit or did you buy different ones - I think you said Amazon?
It does teach you to use the abacus - I didn’t know either but RightStart walks you right through it so that’s very helpful. That’s the abacus that comes in the kit.
Yes! Thank you for this. I am just starting homeschool. Question for you after going through Level A, My son is/was in Kindergarten in PS this past year but I fell behind in the Choas of Covid... Since he is "going into" 1st grade, should I buy Level A or B? Thanks.
There is a placement test on the RSM website and I'd recommend doing that to help decide. I know a ton of people who skip A and go right on in to B so he'd probably be fine, but I really liked starting at A to make sure we had a good foundation.
I'm curious what you think about base 10 blocks or tens frames not being included in the manipulatives. As an elementary teacher I used base ten blocks all the time and they helped build such a foundation for math understanding. The abacus seems like right start's substitute but base 10 is just such a good visual too and it shows the visual difference between 1 and 10. Did you miss these not being included? Could they be added in easily as you work through the lessons if desired?
Also, thank you for such a detailed, helpful review! We are considering cc and right start for my first year homeschooling my 5 year old next year and I've been watching all of your videos!
RightStart has base 10 cards instead of base 10 blocks. At first I thought I wouldn’t like them and actually bought a set of base 10 blocks to use in addition to the RSM manipulatives but ended up returning them because the cards worked fine for my kids. You can definitely add the blocks in if you want that as an extra visual but I haven’t felt like we needed them. Same with 10 frames - the preschool math curriculum we did used them but with RightStart I feel like the abacus serves pretty much the same purpose.
I was thinking of using this to get a good foundation but then eventually move to another curriculum, possibly math u see, Singapore or Abeka and then Saxon. Do you think it would still be worth it if we switched after the first year or two? Do you have any thoughts on other curricula? Thanks!
Totally worth it! It provides such a great foundation! I don't know much about Singapore or Abeka, I'm not personally a huge fan of Math U See or Saxon but I know many love them.
@@MyChocolateMoments I would love to know why you're not much of a fan of Math U See. I was looking in to both Rightstart and Math U See. I just discovered your channel and find your opinions incredibly helpful. Any insight you can provide would be amazing. I'm pretty sold on Rightstart but to be honest the spiral method seems both daunting and confusing to a lot of kids. Would love to know the cons regarding Math U See. Thanks!
@@theresasmith9690 MUS is a mastery and I prefer spiral. I also think the manipulatives are boring compared to RSM and I don't like video lessons. I know a lot of people love it but it does not appeal to me.
It’s comparable to kindergarten. I started it at 5.5 with my oldest son for kindergarten. My 2nd son also started it at 5.5 for kindergarten but he’d already picked up on most of the concepts from listening to big brother so it wasn’t really necessary for him, he could have easily started at B first. So A could definitely be for preschool or kindergarten depending on your child and when you want to start them.
I'm seriously considering this curriculum for our homeschool. I am worried about teaching math. I am not a mathy person and it was a real struggle for me in grade school. I was an English major. :) I am looking at math u see, because it offers a dvd component to help teach concepts. Do you feel Right Start can be taught by someone who was not a high school math teacher?
Sorry I missed this question earlier! It absolutely can be taught by someone who was not a high school math teacher! In fact, you’ll learn a lot alongside your child (I sure have!) and it’ll strengthen both your math skills.
@@MyChocolateMoments no problem! Thank you for getting back to me. We've actually just started level B with my six and a half year old and so far I really like it.
New friend to your channel ...I have a kindergartner Also... I love your curriculum choices and I was very intrested in the right start math so thank you for sharing this I look forward to more of your videos.. please stop by my channel show me support if you would like become my friend and thank you and have an amazing day Mama's Little lambs
We are 25 lessons into RS Math Foundations A! My son loves it!
I’m definitely going to buy this math for my little one. Sounds like the foundation I wish I had!
Thank you for this video!! I’m going to try this math curriculum.
You’re welcome! I hope you love it!
can you post a video of u teaching ur son a lesson
Thank you for this thorough and helpful review!
You’re welcome!
What a great review, Thanks so much!
Hello! I loved your video. You mentioned that you did a similar math preschool curriculum before this that included substizing and some other things that was a good foundation before this. What curriculum was that? I'm looking for something similar for my 4 year old but not quite as in depth or long lessons as Right Start A. Thanks!!
Preschool Math at Home! I loved it! amzn.to/2TQmcip
What was the preschool book on subatizing that is a prerequisite for Right Start Math Series. Thanks.
Preschool Math at Home amzn.to/3DYZlWA
Hello. Where did you find the blue place card holder ?
@@yeseniahernandez9724 rightstartmath.idevaffiliate.com/idevaffiliate.php?id=129&url=238
Are you familiar with Math with Confidence? I’m trying to decide between RSM and MWC. Thanks :)
I’m not. I love Kate Snow’s Preschool Math at Home for before we start RSM A but I haven’t looked at any of her MWC levels past that.
About how long did it take for you and your son to get through the lesson each day?
Usually 20-30 minutes
Thanks so much for your review! it is great. I wonder if the set comes with that container where you place the numbers and show it on min 18:27 when explaining the lesson with the book. If no, could you tell me where did you purchase it? Thanks
That does not come with the set. I bought it later and it was well worth it - it keeps the cards so much neater and organized! Here's the link: rightstartmath.idevaffiliate.com/idevaffiliate.php?id=129&url=238
How ( in all my curriculum searches) have I missed this when I’ve wanted so badly to stay away from worksheets and use manipulatives!
1. Does it teach you how to use an abacus? Bc I don’t know.
2. Is that the abacus that came with the kit or did you buy different ones - I think you said Amazon?
It does teach you to use the abacus - I didn’t know either but RightStart walks you right through it so that’s very helpful. That’s the abacus that comes in the kit.
Yes! Thank you for this. I am just starting homeschool. Question for you after going through Level A, My son is/was in Kindergarten in PS this past year but I fell behind in the Choas of Covid... Since he is "going into" 1st grade, should I buy Level A or B? Thanks.
There is a placement test on the RSM website and I'd recommend doing that to help decide. I know a ton of people who skip A and go right on in to B so he'd probably be fine, but I really liked starting at A to make sure we had a good foundation.
Hi, will you be able to tell me what manipulatives will need with level A
I have them all listed here mychocolatemoments.com/2020/10/29/rightstart-math-level-a-getting-started-guide/
What is the preschool subitizing workbook you used.
Yes, I'd be interested in knowing too.
It's called Preschool Math at Home amzn.to/2CPtnCK
I'm curious what you think about base 10 blocks or tens frames not being included in the manipulatives. As an elementary teacher I used base ten blocks all the time and they helped build such a foundation for math understanding. The abacus seems like right start's substitute but base 10 is just such a good visual too and it shows the visual difference between 1 and 10. Did you miss these not being included? Could they be added in easily as you work through the lessons if desired?
Also, thank you for such a detailed, helpful review! We are considering cc and right start for my first year homeschooling my 5 year old next year and I've been watching all of your videos!
RightStart has base 10 cards instead of base 10 blocks. At first I thought I wouldn’t like them and actually bought a set of base 10 blocks to use in addition to the RSM manipulatives but ended up returning them because the cards worked fine for my kids. You can definitely add the blocks in if you want that as an extra visual but I haven’t felt like we needed them. Same with 10 frames - the preschool math curriculum we did used them but with RightStart I feel like the abacus serves pretty much the same purpose.
I was thinking of using this to get a good foundation but then eventually move to another curriculum, possibly math u see, Singapore or Abeka and then Saxon. Do you think it would still be worth it if we switched after the first year or two? Do you have any thoughts on other curricula? Thanks!
Totally worth it! It provides such a great foundation! I don't know much about Singapore or Abeka, I'm not personally a huge fan of Math U See or Saxon but I know many love them.
@@MyChocolateMoments I would love to know why you're not much of a fan of Math U See. I was looking in to both Rightstart and Math U See. I just discovered your channel and find your opinions incredibly helpful. Any insight you can provide would be amazing. I'm pretty sold on Rightstart but to be honest the spiral method seems both daunting and confusing to a lot of kids. Would love to know the cons regarding Math U See. Thanks!
@@theresasmith9690 MUS is a mastery and I prefer spiral. I also think the manipulatives are boring compared to RSM and I don't like video lessons. I know a lot of people love it but it does not appeal to me.
@@MyChocolateMoments thanks so much for getting back. I truly appreciate it!
Is this common core?
It aligns with common core standards
What age for level A do you recommend
It’s comparable to kindergarten. I started it at 5.5 with my oldest son for kindergarten. My 2nd son also started it at 5.5 for kindergarten but he’d already picked up on most of the concepts from listening to big brother so it wasn’t really necessary for him, he could have easily started at B first. So A could definitely be for preschool or kindergarten depending on your child and when you want to start them.
I'm seriously considering this curriculum for our homeschool. I am worried about teaching math. I am not a mathy person and it was a real struggle for me in grade school. I was an English major. :) I am looking at math u see, because it offers a dvd component to help teach concepts. Do you feel Right Start can be taught by someone who was not a high school math teacher?
Sorry I missed this question earlier! It absolutely can be taught by someone who was not a high school math teacher! In fact, you’ll learn a lot alongside your child (I sure have!) and it’ll strengthen both your math skills.
@@MyChocolateMoments no problem! Thank you for getting back to me. We've actually just started level B with my six and a half year old and so far I really like it.
hi. if i may ask, how old is your child? My child is 4 years old, not sure if level A is already appropriate for his age. thank youuuu
He was 5 when we started. For many kids it could easily be done at 4, it’ll just depend on each child.
I'm using RSM Level A with my daughter who turns 4 in March..she's loving it and it's absolutely on her level
Do you think I would need to purchase multiples of any manipulatives if I have 3 kids using rightstart in different levels?
BotzCatz I would get them each their own abacus for sure. Other than that I think they could easily share the rest of the manipulatives.
How many minutes per day do you spend on each lesson on average?
15-30 minutes. Lessons with games are usually close to 30 min, lessons without games are 15-20 min.
What book did you use for Pre-K?
Critical Thinking Company has a great program for 3 and 4 year olds. fyi
It's called Preschool Math at Home amzn.to/2CPtnCK
New friend to your channel ...I have a kindergartner Also... I love your curriculum choices and I was very intrested in the right start math so thank you for sharing this I look forward to more of your videos.. please stop by my channel show me support if you would like become my friend and thank you and have an amazing day
Mama's Little lambs