Why Right Start Manipulatives Change the Way Kids Do Math
If you are looking into a new math curriculum, you have probably heard people raving about right start manipulatives and how they completely shift a child's understanding of numbers. I remember the first time I saw that giant blue box show up on my doorstep. It felt like I'd just ordered a whole laboratory worth of equipment, and honestly, it was a little intimidating at first. But once you start digging into those tools, you realize they aren't just "toys" to keep a kid busy while you read a textbook. They are the actual bridge between "I don't get this" and that magical "aha!" moment we all want for our kids. ...