This kit contains all the required and optional manipulatives needed for Saxon Math Grades K, 1, 2 and 3 (please refer to the Manipulatives Overview button above for details), plus an upgrade to a set of 250 plastic pattern blocks (to replace the set of 100 plastic pattern blocks included in standard kits), plus an upgrade to a Judy Clock (to replace the Geared Teaching Clock included in standard kits).
Already have a few of these items and would like to purchase some of these separately to complete your kit? Just follow the links below to purchase individual items.
Kit includes:
Manipulative instruction is an integral part of the Saxon K-3 math programs. At these levels, teaching is scripted and specifies when a manipulative is used and how to use it. Manipulatives are objects that children can work with to figure out a math concept, moving from concrete (physical object) to symbolic (representative symbols) to abstract (understanding and internalizing).
Specific manipulatives are used in each level; some manipulatives are used in all four levels. Most are required, while a few are optional. We offer manipulative sets for each grade level as well as K-3 sets. Packages are available with and without optional items, and upgrade packages with “deluxe” items that replace a basic item are also available. All items in the manipulative sets are available separately, but buying in a set saves you money. Our manipulatives come from several suppliers, and are chosen for the quality and value of the product.
Recommended by our Homeschool co-op.
Recommended curriculum from hybrid homeschool/in-person program.
Goes with kindergarten math curriculum,
Grandson is home-schooled and his mother who is a teacher requested it because she has used it previously with students.