Today was our 1st day of Summer homeschool. Teddy was out for a week vacationing with his grandparents, so we took the week off, also. Now that he is back, I started in on my Summer plans for learning. First up: Mad Dog Math. This is a program for learning your Math facts. We are working through the multiplication/division series, but an addition/subtraction series is also available.
I purchased the homeschool binder edition. Also available is a homeschool computer program and then a School program- both binder and computer. I kind of like paper and pens ;)
I set myself up for some angst when I first brought it home- and kept putting off opening it till I had a chunk of free time to sit and read through the instructions and time for photocopying the drills.
Sheepish admission here…when I did pop it open (late at night during an asthma breathing machine episode for Demi..I figured, hey, I’m awake…!) I realized that no prep work/time/reading was needed. I was happily disabused of that notion. I didn’t really need to make copies, either- the drills are intended to be worked with handy wipe- off protectors and a dry erase pen. :)
Today was our first day. We spent the morning reviewing our 2 times tables, using the flashcards that came with the program and then I had the kids write them out a few times, and we chanted them.
Next came the timed drill. Demi and Teddy made the 2 minute club, Amie had a bit of trouble, so she will be working with me tonight on them and then doing a slightly different 2 times drill tomorrow.
Tuesday, the kids will move on to the 2 division facts.
A Full review coming soon after we have used the program a few weeks, promise!
*disclaimer: I purchased Mad Dog Math at a discount in exchange for my honest review here -keeping it all so real and legal, blog friends ;)
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That looks very interesting! I came from the Hip Homeschool Hop. I'll have to check back and see if you liked this program. :)
I love the fullness of your family! I am hoping to really start homeschooling year around with my little ones. This is my first year and I am extending our kinder year because I think I pushed a little too hard with my first born. My homeschooling friends say its normal..haha. Anyways I am so excited, I went to an homeschooling book resale tonight and picked up Math U SEE and am super excited about using it. I love to learn from other mamas with more experience so I can grow. Thank you for your sweet comments on my blog. I can't wait to upload our chicken coop pix, and expanding our garden. I am really thinking about doing a fall garden.
I really like your blog and look fwd to reading more!
Naomi
Hi! I'm stopping by from the Hip Homeschool Hop. I'll be back to see your full review of this program. We're into division with my 4th grader and some fun drills would be a huge help.
Stopping by from the HHH! Thanks for sharing this. My kids absolutely THRIVE on drills, but I'm always looking for something to shake it up a bit. ;-) Mom's routine gets old after a while.
Love the Mad Dog Math… Looks great! Visiting from HHH…
Jenny Darling, please remember to enjoy your summer… Cups Up! xoxo
Is this just a summer program? Very interested to hear how you like it!