Hi everyone! It’s no secret that I’m a huge fan of Math-U-See! And thanks to their awesome staff, they’ve offered a great giveaway for my readers today.
One thing I love about Math-U-See is that they teach to mastery, and that means your student might not learn a certain skill right off the bat. They build on concepts so that the math skills actually make sense for your student.
Students also use the MUS visual manipulatives to help further understand whatever skill they are working at the time. However to my surprise the students do not become depending on the manipulatives to solve problems. They’re simply hands on training tools to use until a concept is mastered.
This is what the Math-U-See looks like in our workboxes. I pull out their worksheet each day and keep the video DVD and our little plastic storage container.
I also have a couple fun organization ideas for all of those blocks for you! For our large set of blocks I purchased the Small Craft Organizer from The Container Store. This worked great until we had to start sharing blocks.
Once we had more than one kiddo needing blocks we decided to divvy them up so they could do math at the same time. I found these moveable divider storage at either Michael’s, JoAnn’s, or Walmart in the bead area. (I don’t remember exactly which one, but they all have them.) It’s a bead organizer with adjustable dividers which make it easy to fit all of the various sized blocks.
Here’s the same thing, just a little different. I’ve purchased three of these now, so they’re each a little different, but all work the same.
Since I know those blocks can be pricey, today thanks to the super cool team at Math-U-See I’m giving away one Math-U-See grab bag full of goodies. The bag will contain:
- Manipulative Block Set
- Wooden Block Box
- Math-U-See T-Shirt
Yes, you read that right, I’m giving away a set of Math-U-See blocks and their cool wooden organizer! (That’s over $65 value for you, FREE!)
Click the rafflecopter below to enter!
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I love that it’s different than your traditional curriculum. I also l love that it isn’t by grade so if a child is stuck for a while it isn’t like your still doing 2nd grade math in 3rd grade. It’s a better approach!
I used manipulatives in beginning algebra and the really helped. I always planned on using them for my kids while teaching counting and basic math because I think they teach the value of numbers well instead of just memorizing the facts and rules.
I have heard many great things about MUC and have considered it. I would love to try it out to see if it is as good as I hear it is.
I’ve heard wonderful things about this curriculum! Would love to try it with my kiddos!!
I love their manipulatives and how it is hands on learning!
I love how they combine hands on activities with book work.
It’s great because it is hands on. My son learns the best this way!
We love math u see! I have used it for a long time.
We love MUS! I love that it’s hands-on and visual. Mr. Demme has a way of making math fun and easy to understand. I wish I’d had fraction overlays when I was in school!
Love the blocks.