So I got up the nerve to tell my husband about Fred. He seemed skeptical at first until I told him how wonderful he was. He said "bring Fred home" so I can check him out. So I did.
Guess what my husband loves Fred too and we think we will let him stick around. The kids love Fred and he makes things so exciting for them. We HEART FRED!!!!
If you are not confused enough yet, I am talking about "Life of Fred" Math curriculum. I love it for different reasons. I currently have 3 children and all of them love it for different reasons as well.
Child #1
Needs REAL LIFE application to make sense of numbers and math. Remembering rules and steps was enough to end each lesson in tears. Fred solved this problem for her.
Child #2
A complete braniac that gets totally bored with repetitive math
lessons that he has mastered. Fred lets him "hit it and quit it", so he can get satisfaction in learning new things constantly.
Child #3
My 1st grader that is a "moving learner". You have to snag him with witty concepts and action to nail him down in a chair. Fred's adventures and funny approach is perfect for my little guy!
Mommy
I purchase one set of books for all my kids which saves me hundreds of dollars a year. I see the joy and the "I get it" in my kids eyes andcan't help but LOVE FRED!
Daddy
Of course the $$$$$ savings is a big deal to dad. He also has the pleasure of not having me tell him about our "math warfare" everyday when he gets home.
It may not work for everyone but that is the beauty of homeschooling. You get to customize what works and change routes whenever needed.
OUR WHOLE HOUSE IS IN LOVE WITH FRED! Check it out!
www.lifeoffred.com
Toodles :)
