Spiraling curriculum

Scripted for teacher

little prep/very routine

Mostly uses manipulatives- very little pencil/paper

Covers counting, number recognition and sequencing; addition and subtraction stories,sorting, patterning, shapes, time to the hour and calendar

No workbooks at this level

Gateway Manipulative Kits are Available

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Aligned with California CCSS

Consists of Parts A and B.  Can serve as either a one- or two- year program for pre-kindergarten and kindergarten.

Comprehensive, activity-based program designed to provide kindergarten students with a strong foundation in mathematics

Mathematical Concepts are developed in a systematic, engaging, fun, hands-on way with meaning activities and attractive illustrations

Technology:  supplemental digital content (subscription and some free lessons on YouTube)

Need a Math Kit of manipulatives

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Aligned with California CCSS, over multiple levels.

Multisensory Math Program

Step by Step Lesson Plans - 20 minutes a day.  Lessons are designed to take more than 1 day.

Mathematical Concepts are developed in a systematic, engaging, fun, hands-on way with meaning activities and attractive illustrations

Develops Mathematical Reasoning

Technology:  supplemental digital content

Must have student math manipulatives.

Placement test

Cathy Duffy Review 

Happy Numbers is an interactive, web-based math program for Pre-K through 5th grade that acts as a personalized tutor for your child, focusing on building deep conceptual understanding rather than just rote memorization. It is designed to be used independently by students for about 15-20 minutes a day, 4-5 days a week, making it an excellent "math center" to complement a homeschool curriculum.  

Personalized learning path (after taking placement test)

Engaging

Built-In Support and Independence

Free with Gateway

Focuses on daily math problems to build mathematical fluency and demonstrate understanding

Builds student's confidence in math with quick daily learning activities focusing on key grade-level skills

Includes standards-based activities, easy to follow instructions, and an answer key to quickly assess student understanding