Posts Tagged ‘succeeding in math’

The Math N’ More Early Learning Foundations  came into being as a way to help establish quick efficient processing abilities along with teaching skills in preparation for school.  Also, this course is great for those who have special needs challenges.  Many children with Down Syndrome have done exceeding well in their reading, writing and math readiness skills.  It’s fun, quick and easy.  Two minutes twice a day and you won’t believe the results!  It works from a multi-sensory and neurodevelopmental basis. Not only are the skills imparted to the individual, but the program is designed in such a way to create more neurological efficiency, which is of significant important for youngsters of today who are typically low in their auditory processing abilities due to the visual world they’re in and the fact many are not crawling or on the floor enough during those formative months where the brain must experience the tactile, neuro-musculature input that actually helps to organize the lower levels of the brain, provides development of their eye/hand coordination, etc.  Here’s a report from a person about Early Learn Foundations:

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“My 3 year old grandson absolutely loves to do his Math N’ More Early Learning Foundations each day. In fact, he would like it if I’d let him continue past the two pages you recommend. Each day he wants to do more. He had terrible ear problems between ages 1 & 2. He missed a lot due to not hearing and his speech was distorted. It’s amazing how he’s picking up in his speech now that we’re doing some of the neurodevelopmental activities. Thank you for helping our children!”      C.R. 3/06

I ordered Math N More for my “just turned” 4 year old. This is the most incredible curriculum I’ve ever had!!  It almost makes me have “momma guilt” for not having it for my two older children. I also ordered ABC’s in a Flash and look forward to using it.     K. S. in Spring, TX

Just received this letter from a mom about the wonderful things she’s experiencing with her daughter’s improved abilities:

        Just a short note of encouragement to you for all your hard work in bringing this program to all of us.Our daughter, Shannon age 11, has ADHD & CAPD and had her initial eval. with Ruth on Feb. 18th. We’ve been on program for about 4 weeks now. Her #. letter sequencing age was 4-5 yrs old at eval., I believe. We’ve neverbeen able to give her more than 2-3 letters at a time when she’s asked how to spell something. Last night, she asked how to spell “Twilight”, I just rattled it off without pausing in the middle and I waited for the backlash…..”WAIT…THAT’S TOO FAST, I CAN’T DO IT THAT FAST!!!” But that never happened. I can’t believe it. A few hours later I pointed it out to her and she smiled and said, ” hummm, maybe I am getting better!”. I think that sole experience will be the best motivator for her. She sees tangible evidence that all this work is actually changing her brain.

Math Facts In 10 Min. A Day

Teacher’s comments after only 8 weeks of use:  

“The teachers seem to like the Rapid Recall programs we have given them and are beginning to see some results. ” Alma Gutierrez—Principal            

 “I have students completing one minute drills that I didn’t think could.  This is surprising me!”  Candi Voyles—Grade 1

Three and one half years ago, our youngest daughter, Joanna, was struggling socially, academically, and relationally.  After 14 months on Little Giant Steps program she had improved in all academic areas; 2 grade levels math and more than 5 grade levels in Word Recognition and Reading Comprehension.  She now has been off the LGS program for two years, and last week we had her evaluated again to fine tune her brain for rapid decision making needed for her hobby—scuba diving & underwater rescue.  During these past 2 years she has gained more than 3 and ½ grade levels in math and maxed out reading comprehension.  Joanna is rapidly finishing high school with the most dramatic improvement in math. Her brain is still sharp!

Last night I was talking with a former elementary school principal who left her profession for the time being, while she enjoys raising her family.  She was talking about teaching her children with Little Giant Steps core math program called, Rapid Recall System.  She has followed the evolution of this program that offers a multi-sensory approach based on the neurodevelopmental approach.  In fact, this program was designed by a teacher with over 30 years experience and is also a very experience neuro-educational specialist, Jan Bedell.

What this former principal likes most was the fact that in 10 minutes a day, her children are showing exceptional progress.  Yes, just 10 minutes a day!  (14 minutes for multiplication)  As I noted, this is a program based on the neurodevelopmental approach. That means it works at a root level with the brain.  We know from years of experience, the brain learns best when stimulated with short intense bursts of information that are fun!  We always leave the student wanting more.  The program allows a great deal of flexibility for both the instructor and student, but is done frequently during the day. (At least twice.)  There are auditory, visual and tactility components of the program, which helps to develop efficient and permanent neuro-pathways that increase the ability to improve input as well as output of information. The students academic scores go up because in a short amount of time they have permanent rapid recall of math fact skills.  Skills they will use the rest of their lives.

Here’s another mother who has weighed in on Rapid Recall System:

“My daughter had a very difficult time ’getting’ her math facts. We tried a lot of different approaches but nothing worked. Still searching, we tried the Rapid Recall System. Somehow, she began to know her facts before we studied them! I am so impressed and thankful for Rapid Recall. I recommend it to everyone with elementary students!”    – S. Phillips, Houston, Texas

P.S.  Good news for School Systems!  We now have adapted the Rapid Recall System to be integrated into the classrooms as an easy-to-use math supplement that will help bring all students up to grade level with their math facts. Our research program done in a school during the 2008-2009 school term showed a dramatic increase of mastery for those students using Rapid Recall as opposed to the other three control groups using just their math curriculum.

 ”I am happy to say that due to all the help you gave us,  our son has transitioned very smoothly into the classroom environment. He continues to excel in math - he has a 98% average in Saxon 54. His language arts skills are also coming along smoothly. His attention span continues to improve – although he still struggles to stay on task. He got very good feedback from his teachers and I feel like we have the tools to continue on this journey toward being all that God made him to be. We so appreciate all that you taught us and I recommend you and your products often!! Thank you so much!                      ~  D.B.

QUESTION:  

OK, so my child’s auditory processing ability is not at grade level….. what now?    “It’s been shown that children who have consistent  fun learning interactions with their parents will grasp & retain information better than anything they will ever see on TV or possibly learn at school!”The products listed below if done as instructed in each package is a solution.

ANSWER: #1    Learn What You Need To Know  Order A Free Test Kit # 2  Make It Intensely Fun*, Frequent & Short Duration     A Deck of Digit Spans Cards  #3 This is the computer version of Digit Span Cards for Auditory & Visual Processing   #4    Th To Have Listening Experiences         Reading & Listening FUN!! #5  ”Not since my 3rd grade teacher read us The Adventures of Mrs. Piggle Wiggle (dates me I know) have I been so entertained. Rooster Morris has hit a great balance between appeal to young children and subtle humor t teens on their toes to catch it all. The main character Axle, inspires integrity, honesty and fundamental truths of good triumphing over evil. Rooster’s recordings are amazing as he depicts each cleverly named character with different voices. From my professional stand point, the recordings will accelerate reading abilities as children follow along in the book while Rooster skillfully dramatizes the written word.” Jan Bedell Certified Neurodevelopmentalist Make It  Every Day Twice A Day* you can learn to have fun for 2 minutes each time you play!