Resource Description
Wild Math is a secular math program focusing on integrating the outdoors and natural materials to teach math concepts. Grade level programs are written for grades K through 5th, with each level designed to be completed in an academic school year. This program is a digital product with samples available for each grade level. There is a list of must-have supplemental supplies listed that can be purchased through Amazon or at a local store. Levels:
- Kindergarten: Build numeracy skills through multi-sensory activities and math play.
- First Grade: Master addition and subtraction facts with hands-on outdoor activities.
- Second Grade: Learn multi-digit addition and subtraction strategies with natural materials.
- Third Grade: Use plants, animal life, and natural materials to learn multiplication and division.
- Fourth Grade: Learn multi-digit multiplication, long division, and geometry.
- Fifth Grade: Master fractions, decimals, and beginning algebra.
Website: Wild Math (may contain affiliate links)
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Cons: No scripted lessons or daily/weekly plans
Grades Used: K-1
I am a huge fan of Wild Math. I'm homeschooling twins (one very studious young lady and one very stubborn, easily distractable young man). I chose Wild Math because we are an outdoorsy family that loves dirt and hands-on fun. Its a perfect fit. However, I couldn't keep up with making daily/weekly plans and trying to schedule the months to get through the school year. I also need some help with how to actually teach & describe some of the topics. Because I work and have 2 younger children, I fell behind, I couldn't get into a rhythm with the planning. I found it easier to buy a whole different curriculum so I could hand out worksheets and get through the material. How sad, because my kids don't love math as much as I was hoping. The creator of Wild Math is currently creating weekly plans to add to her curriculum. I would give wild math another try if weekly plans are complete before the new school year starts.