RightStart Mathematics
Grades K - 6 [Levels A - G]
Website: RightStart Math
Levels A and B (kindergarten and grade 1) are popular levels in this highly interactive program that includes lots of games, activities, and manipulative work. Parents will appreciate the clear lesson instructions, although the pages tend to be rather dense with text.
A spiral lesson arrangement means that the instruction is spread over time and provides frequent review.
Many games and other interactive activities
Spiral approach
Conceptual focus
Clear lesson instructions
Visual math strategies
Hands-on manipulative work, especially with the abacus
Rainbow Resource (16 min. Vimeo video): An Interview with RightStart Mathematics
Joyful Noise Living (YouTube videos): Rightstart Math Review Part 1 and RightStart Math Review Part 2