Getting Started with Charlotte Mason Math 

Your son very well may not need to use money if he is understanding the ideas of place value or exchanging (depending where he is in the book). You'll probably want to get it back out for illustrative purposes when new concepts are being introduced but it may be put away again. Although working with everyday (concrete) objects is an important first step, it's only one step on the path to mathematical thinking. Once an idea is conveyed, a fact proven, or a level of comfort in working with a concept is achieved the manipulative can go away. Concrete objects give way to concrete examples and then on to thinking in the abstract. I hope that helps.

@@richelebaburina7501 Thank you for your reply! My kids are both actually enjoying math so far this year, which is so wonderful. I wish I'd found your books sooner!

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Thanks for sharing your experience and what has worked well for your child!

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Am about to get it.

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Welcome to the Charlotte Mason Elementary Arithmetic Series. We hope this change blesses you both!

Hi, Thank you for reaching out with your question! We have had many families jump into the middle of the series based on the placement test and they have done just fine! That being said, if you wanted to start your younger child in the first volume, you certainly could and then just be ready to progress at a faster rate through the book based on what they show you that they need. It may be helpful to look at the topics covered in the books and decide if you feel like your child has a good grasp of those topics, if so there would be no need to go over them again. Additionally, if you do start them in a book based on the placement test and find that they are struggling you can always take a step back! In a Charlotte Mason approach we don't want to present the child with "busywork" so that would be important to keep in mind wherever you start and work to identify that appropriate level of challenge. You can read more about the topics covered in the books in "The Charlotte Mason Elementary Arithmetic Series" here: simplycharlottemason.com/store/the-charlotte-mason-elementary-arithmetic-series/

@SimplyCharlotteMason Thank you for your thoughtful reply. This is exactly what I needed!

Hi, Thank you for joining us and for reaching out with your question! At this time, "The Charlotte Mason Elementary Arithmetic Series" goes through book five. SCM is committed to finishing this elementary math series with a sixth book, with plans to eventually offer a complete math curriculum. You can read more about "The Charlotte Mason Elementary Arithmetic Series" at this link: simplycharlottemason.com/store/the-charlotte-mason-elementary-arithmetic-series/

Hi, That is a great question. In our understanding of the Montessori approach it is similar in that both approaches use manipulatives and teach math in the concrete. In a Charlotte Mason approach, these manipulatives can be everyday objects found in your home. Many math programs specify a specific set of manipulatives (this may or may not be true for the Montessori method). A Charlotte Mason approach to math is flexible in that it allows you to proceed at your child's pace. You are encouraged to keep the manipulatives readily available and trust that your child will no longer reach for them if they are not needed. This post gives a great big picture overview of math in a Charlotte Mason approach to education over the years. simplycharlottemason.com/blog/teaching-math-subject-by-subject-part-17/ Here is a link to all of SCM's blogposts on this topic so you can read through them in your own time! Please reach out with any additional questions that you may have. simplycharlottemason.com/blog/category/math-2/

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I think so. It's been open and find ways to relate maths in her everyday life. I would recommend it. It's worth a try

The wonderful thing about math methods in a Charlotte Mason way is that you are free to work where the child is, ensuring their footing on a concept before moving on. With that, yes, wholeheartedly Charlotte Mason math will work for any child. Thanks for your great question :)

Reba, thank you. The plan is for a full math curriculum.

Thank you for reaching out with your question! We are very excited for the continuation of this series and thankful for all of Richele's hard work!

Hi there, yes, CM math can be an amazing option for children with learning disabilities. Here is another video with Richele and Sonya discussing math for a dyslexic child but the benefits you'll hear about can help for children with many types of special needs: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-9R3_EaCV58o.html

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