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Tasmanian Saint · 06-25-2019, 03:01 PM

I use MEP with my older two because it's an excellent program with plenty of solid problem-solving and it's FREE. It's not immediately obvious that it's quite hands-on - you need to use the lesson plans to get that benefit, which takes time to get a flow that works in your home because the plans are designed for classrooms. For me, that had been worth it because I really love FREE

There's a really supportive FB group ('The MEP Group') and the blog posts linked in their pinned posts are very helpful.

I also have to give a plug for Gattegno.
You don't get any more hands-on than this. But it's quite a learning curve for the parent. Personally, I'm having a ball

You can use Task Cards from Play, Discover, Learn to make it more open-and-go, and the blog posts there and at Arithmophobianomore help me to see what I'm supposed to be doing. The Arithmophobianomore lady used to do free online trainings for parents but I'm not sure if she is at the moment. I think if you join their forum you can get access to the recordings.

06-25-2019, 03:01 PM	#13
Tasmanian Saint Rose Trellis Go Team Lioness! Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: This side of the black stump Posts: 2,428	Re: Math suggestions? I use MEP with my older two because it's an excellent program with plenty of solid problem-solving and it's FREE. It's not immediately obvious that it's quite hands-on - you need to use the lesson plans to get that benefit, which takes time to get a flow that works in your home because the plans are designed for classrooms. For me, that had been worth it because I really love FREE There's a really supportive FB group ('The MEP Group') and the blog posts linked in their pinned posts are very helpful. I also have to give a plug for Gattegno. You don't get any more hands-on than this. But it's quite a learning curve for the parent. Personally, I'm having a ball You can use Task Cards from Play, Discover, Learn to make it more open-and-go, and the blog posts there and at Arithmophobianomore help me to see what I'm supposed to be doing. The Arithmophobianomore lady used to do free online trainings for parents but I'm not sure if she is at the moment. I think if you join their forum you can get access to the recordings. __________________ Our blossoms: DS "Little Bear" Apr '07 - The negotiator DD "Miss Muffett" Nov '08 "Don't tell Daddy..." DS "Mouse" Jan '12 "I Soup Baby, Man of steel! " Myth Busting over at Dare to Disciple "Believe in yourself. Trust your instincts. Unless your instincts are terrible." Vitruvius, The LEGO Movie.

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