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 MUS because the kids master addition before learning subtraction. They have to master multiplication before doing division. It gives the kids a great foundation so they are ready to tackle more difficult problems in upper math.
We love MUS for our middle child. He understands when he can touch the blocks and work the problems!
I have never used MUS, but I love visual learning! I do homeschool my kids and I think it would be great and fun for them! Plus I could use it for my little one for some basic math when she starts preschool!
I love the manipulative! It really helps my kids to understand what they are doing when they can see it and touch it.
We love math u see for our middle son. He understands when he can touch the blocks
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My daughter loves using the blocks!
Haven’t tried this curriculum. I would like to try it. I like that it is a mastery based curriculum.
I would love to have the manipulatives to use with the curriculum. Hands on learning is the best way for my kids to learn!
I would love to try MUS with my very visual daughter. I’m excited about their blocks that they use!!
I really like the manipulatives – my girls can connect with what they’re learning! Thanks for the contest!