Don't Be Afraid to Simplify Math Learning

“Don’t be a slave to the curriculum” - such a popular homeschool mantra. But it’s so hard to live by. Surely, the people who developed these books know more than us… and we spent all that money… and what if I mess it up… . ❓Many of y’all asked what we use for math now. They do the occasional mom-picked worksheet, play Clever Dragons online sometimes, and play lots of games. “Real math” doesn’t start until upper elementary. . I’ve tried probably four different brands, but I keep coming back to Saxon for the big kids. Honestly, so many of the others seem like fluff. Call me a snob. 🤓 . I love how it has review daily in the homework and shows which lesson to look at if you don’t remember. I know its strong enough for my math-strong kids. . But I’m still the boss of math. 🛑 Skip all the extra practice sets. 🛑 Don’t solve every problem. 🛑 Skip the lessons they have already mastered. 🛑 Don’t do the mental math portion - my kids want to already do it all in their heads 😂 . 👉I don’t fight teaching it anymore. 👉I let Nicole the Math Lady show them online. They can’t argue with her or tell her she’s a confusing teacher. It took me 8 years to be able to say, “Go do your math”. Granted, my now-9th grader didn’t really start until a couple of years ago. . 👉Go check out @nicolethemathlady . I have a discount code for you to save 5% — 5PEROFF_1236! Let her grade your work and email you. There are sample videos online for you to check out too. Hit me up with any questions! . Don’t be afraid to make life simpler. ❤️