TouchMath - A Multisensory Approach to Math

For the last several weeks Little Bits has been "doing school," just like his brother and sisters.  He was so excited to start his new math program, TouchMath Kindergarten. 

TouchMath is a multisenory math program developed by an elementary school teacher that saw a need to help children connect abstract and concrete ideas.  She met this need by creating numbers that have counting points or "TouchPoints" on them, one for each count to get to the number the student is working with.  Counting the "TouchPoints" in the TouchMath program is really the key to the program, and what sets this program apart from the rest. 

The TouchMath program consists of four units, each one includes 90 student activity sheets, that are to be spread out through the school year.  As you can see, TouchMath covers a wide range of topics:

   

    

While the activity sheets are heart of the curriculum, there are many other components that can be added to enhance your child's learning experience.  We were given the four units of activity sheets, TouchShapes, Kindergarten Software and the 3-D Numerals.

  

This is the first official math curriculum that Little Bits has used so far.  While he is not quite in kindergarten yet, I felt this level was a better fit for him than the preschool level.  He seems to be doing quite well with it.  He is not writing on his own yet, but he is still learning the concepts from using the 3-D numerals, TouchShapes and the computer program.  He really LOVES the Kindergarten Software program!

 

 

At first, using the 3-D Numerals and counting the TouchMath way was a little foreign to my little guy.  I think he had a hard time understanding why he had to count some of the dots on the 3-D numerals twice.  After a little practice he got it, and now enjoys using them.

We like TouchMath and plan to continue using it for his kindergarten year.  I think it is a very thorough program. TouchMath is laid out very well for the homeschool mom, I felt that it was simple for me to understand and teach.  I liked that it was very hands on for my busy little boy.  One major plus, Little Bits really enjoys it!

TouchMath has programs for grades Pre-K through 2nd grade:

• PRE-K
• KINDERGARTEN
• FIRST GRADE
• SECOND GRADE

 

Each of the TouchMath units are available for $59.95.  You can also purchase all 4 units for a discounted price of $199.95

 



There are additional components to the TouchMath program available:

• TouchShapes
• TouchMath Tutor Kindergarten Software
• Math Fans
• 3-D Numerals
• TouchPoint Posters
• Texture Cards
• Number Concept Posters

We found the Tutor Software, TouchShapes and 3-D Numerals to be extremely helpful pieces of the program!

 

Please take a peek at what other TOS Crew members have to say about TouchMath!

  

 

The Purpllinker

We were recently given the opportunity to review The Purpllinker from Timberdoodle.  Timberdoodle is a family run business that offers lots of other REALLY fun stuff for kids and homeschoolers, at amazing prices. You might want to consider following Timberdoodle on Facebook, sometimes they have some really cool giveaways!

The Purpllinker, believe it or not, is one of the most amazing toys I have ever seen!  Really! I will admit at first glance, I didn't feel this way BUT after watching my kids (especially the boys) play with it I was convinced.

This is a house with a carport. 

The Purpllinker kind of like reminds me of those old fashioned measuring sticks that fold up like an accordion.  It is made with durable plastic arms and aluminum rivets, right here in the US of A.  The assembling and packaging of the Purpllinkers are actually done by adults that have developmental disabilities, which I fully support.


Let me tell you some of the wonderful things that The Purpllinker can be used for:

• Developing fine motor skills
• You can make every letter of the alphabet, including the upper and lower case letters
• Numbers 1-10
• Geometric Shapes
• Many different animals like a giraffe, horse, snake and camel
• Physical Therapy
• Your imagination is your limit, really!

If you were a Knight and needed a sword, or if you were an Solider and needed a gun, the Purpllinker has you covered!  It really amazed me all the things that my kids ended up making with the it. 

Alpha Boy makes his letters from A to....

The Purpllinker would be great for toddlers, early learners or any child that likes hands on learning (which is pretty much is all of them, right?).  It would be great for traveling or to keep in your purse for when you are out and about.  I already have holiday gifts on my brain, so I have to add that the Purpllinker would make a fabulous stocking stuffer!

Z!  Thumbs up for the Purpllinker!

You can get you very own Purpllinker directly from Timberdoodle for $11.25.  The Purpllinker also comes with instructions on how to make all the letters, numbers and many different shapes as well a few games.


As part of Timberdoodle's Blogger Review Team, we received the Purpllinker free of charge for review purposes only.  We were not in any way compensated for our opinions, they are our true and honest opinions about this product.