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Supplementary Math Workbooks and other math "misc."

Math workbooks make a nice break from a traditional curriculum. We use our workbooks on Fridays instead of our regular math program(s). Most of the workbooks have a hands-on element that the kids really look forward to. Sometimes I also pull out books like these on days where things just aren't clicking and maybe one of the kids needs a "break" and something a little more "fun".

Some of these workbooks will require that you have certain manipulatives. I will put them in parenthesis. You can get more information about each type of manipulative here.

DON'T let a "grade level" on a workbook dictate what is or is not right for your child. Our youngest has used some of these workbooks at an earlier grade and our oldest at a much more advanced grade and both have benefited.

I have marked items that are available through a Connecting Waters Charter School vendor with a . The items are linked directly to a vendor for convenience.

One more thing - there are many other great workbooks out there. These are just some that are on our own shelves. If you have a workbook or material to recommend, please let us know!

This page is a work in progress! Descriptions and detailed reviews are coming soon!

Addition Songs (music CD)
Calculus By and For Young People Ages 7 and up (to adult)

This site is difficult to navigate, but the items available are worth slogging around for. Check out the free samples. I recommend these items for young "gifted" math students, or to help spark interest / understanding in an older student.

Coin-Clue Puzzles Grades 3 and up
Everything’s Coming Up Fractions Grades 4-6 (Cuisenaire rods)
Exploring with Pattern Blocks Grades 4-6 (Pattern blocks)
Factor City 4-8

*You will need a set of foam factor blocks to go with the above workbook.

Factor Frenzy This is an electronic math game mat to practice multiplication and divison.
Flashmaster This is a hand held math drill game, not a workbook. It's appropriate for any grade level where you need to do some basic practice and timed drills.
From Here to There with Cuisenaire Rods - Grades 4-9
Area, Perimeter and Volume (Cuisenaire rods)
Geometry and Fractions With Pattern Blocks Book Grades 3-6 (Pattern blocks)
Geometry and Fractions with Geoboards Grades 3-6 (Geoboard and rubber bands)
Mental Math in Jr. High Middle school or a high schooler who needs to practice mental math
Multiplication Songs (music CD)
Patternables K-6 (Pattern blocks)
Rods-Clue Puzzles Grades 5 and up (Cuisenaire rods)
Rolling in the Dough 1-9
Singapore Math Supplementary Books Choose your child's grade or ability level and see what supplements are available.
Spatial Problem Solving with Cuisenaire Rods 4-9 (Cuisenaire rods)
Subtraction Songs (music CD)
Tangram Treasury Book 1-9 depending on which book you purchase (Tangrams)
Times Tables the Fun Way (We have the software, magnet board with magnetic characters and the workbook.)

I plan to add critical thinking books in their own separate section. Be on the lookout for them soon! They help students not only be "sharper" in math, but in all of their other subjects too!