Getting hands on with math: A Review of Exploring Creation with Mathematics from Apologia

Apologia math review

We have been through so many different math curriculum options over the years. I have been looking for a homeschool math curriculum that included short lessons, hands on activities, an easy parent guide, and a physical workbook for my kids to work in for years. I had only found curriculum that included a few of these requirements…until I found Apologia math curriculum, Exploring Creation with Mathematics. It fits all of my “must haves” list and I’m so excited to finally have a math that I love using!

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Learning About Math Through Picture Books

Learning about Math through Picture Books

I love finding unique ways to include picture books in our homeschool. A friend of mine recently asked if I would ever create a math curriculum and my immediate response was, “I won’t touch math with a ten foot pole!” Then I started thinking of all of the amazing math themed stories out there and my tune changed immediately. Math and language arts can certainly be tied together in a beautiful way, so this free Rabbit Trails through Literature lesson all about measurement was born! Have a great time learning math through picture books with this free lesson.

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Online Games to Get Kids Excited About Math!

Splash Math online math games for homeschoolers are games my kids love! #splashmath #onlinemath #mathgames #homeschooling

My six year old dreads math. Even with exciting curriculum, it’s probably his least favorite subject. When we found Splash Math for Homeschoolers, his entire tune changed. Not only does he beg to play Splash Math, but I have to pry him away from the computer because he loves it so much. These online math games are sure to get your kids excited about math, too!

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Online Math Curriculum for the Entire Family

online math curriculum CTCMath

I’ve been looking all over for an online math curriculum that we can use that will help take something off of my plate. Something that won’t take all day to accomplish, but that my kids will still be learning everything they need to know. CTCMath gave me everything I needed in an online math curriculum and the best part is that it works for the entire family.

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