As important as "what" children learn is "how" they learn. With each program suggested, we will also include whether it works well with visual learners, auditory learners, or kinesthetic learners.
Here is a link to several learning style assessments to help you determine your children's learning styles.
TK-7
Learning Styles: Mostly Visual, Some Kinesthetic
Singapore Math teaches children to think and problem solve. The approach is to first teach concretely, next pictorially, and finally abstractly. Singapore Math provides a strong foundation for mathematical concepts using methods that have been proven very effective.
TK-High School
Learning Styles: Visual, Auditory and Kinesthetic
Math U See uses a hands-on, base ten approach to math. The manipulatives are unique to the program and are used in all levels. With Math U See, you will need to purchase the Student Book with Assessments and Teacher's Guide that includes an instructional DVD. There is one DVD lesson per lesson in each book where the author teaches each concept explicitly in a short video. The program teaches for mastery and has some spiral review.
3rd-High School
Learning Styles: Visual and Auditory
Teaching Textbooks teaches directly to the learner. The video-type lessons are delivered on CD-ROMs and teach lessons step-by-step. The textbooks are written directly to the learners and are written in a way to easily understand the material. Learners build confidence and work at their own pace with Teaching Textbooks.
TK-High School
Learning Styles: Visual and Kinesthetic
Saxon Math is a spiral math program that introduces concepts and then reviews them consistently. The program utilizes manipulatives to help teach concepts. The program is scripted to help teach the program successfully and may help new homeschooling families. The program emphasizes a daily meeting/calendar time in the early grades.
TK-6th
Learning Styles: Visual, Auditory and Kinesthetic
Right Start Math incorporates the use of an abacus to help learners visualize numbers rather than orally counting. The program was designed to be used with all learning styles and has explicit teaching methods to ensure that learners are learning by seeing, hearing and doing. There is a large amount of manipulatives needed for this program because it emphasizes a hands-on approach coupled with problem solving. Right Start covers a variety of concepts at an early age including advanced geometry. This program requires a lot of prep due to the valuable manipulative component.
TK-High School
Learning Styles: Visual and Auditory (some Kinesthetic)
Learners love reading books about math! Living Math has an extensive list of books about math categorized by different concepts. You can look for books from these lists at your local library or purchase them from our approved vendors. Books are a great way to supplement math and bring it to life.
Everyday Math at Home
TK-High School
Learning Styles: Visual, Auditory and Kinesthetic
One of the most enjoyable aspects of homeschooling is to make learning a natural part of the day. As you encounter the need for mathematical problem solving, collaborate with your children. Discuss fractions, measuring, counting, multiplying, etc. while baking a cake with your learner. If planning a budget, explain the mathematical thinking you used to analyze and make decisions.
If you have any questions about curriculum, be sure to ask your your Educational Facilitator and he/she will be happy to discuss the many choices you have for your learners this year.