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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We love Mr. Demme’s personality and the wonderful way he explains the most abstract concepts concretely with the manipulatives. This teaches you the “why” of math along with the “how.”
I love the manipulatives that go along with the curriculum!
I think my son would thrive on MUS. We are new to homeschooling and still trying to find our groove with math.
I like these blocks for their color and attractiveness to children (and myself). I want to start working on a math curriculum with my 4year old and these would be perfect. Thank you for providing such a wonderful website and resources. I actually bought your book from Amazon before I even knew about the website. I am so glad I found this site. After a lot of research on homeschooling I finally feel like I am finding some concrete information. Beautiful site and wonderful amazing information!!
Love so much about this program: the videos and blocks are the best!
Love that it is SO hands on! With so many different ways to learn it is so important to cater to each one!
I love the videos…
I’ve been wanting to try MUS with my son. I think he’d love it!
We LOVE MUS because it’s fun!!!!
Love the use of manipulatives. Great reinforcer and my children love hands on activities.