Math Issues and, hopefully, a solution

Math has proven to be a real issue.  Mark can give you a number if you ask for it.  He can give you the word for a number.  But he cannot give the quantity independently.  If asked for "x of an item" Mark will continue to put items on until you say stop (or make dots, or stickers).  So we are having to back up to a very basic math skill.  This was one of my worries when they wanted to push putting numbers in order.  And unfortunately, it is a problem.  (I was really hoping it wouldn't be.)

So, for the next few weeks, we will be working on quantities of items.  1 through 10 first.  Then 11 through 20.  Once we have 11 through 20 down solid we will be using "Hooked on Math" to move on to other math areas will I continue to work independently on the next set of 10 numbers in quantities.  That will continue until we've hit 50, maybe 100 if he's really getting it.  I've downloaded 2 apps to the XOOM that are counting apps.  And I'll be using some ideas from School Sparks.  And lastly, but definitely not least, we'll be playing a lot of simple games that use Math.

BTW, School Sparks is a wonderful source of stuff for working with Kindergarten levels.  And for kids with disabilities.  (and I'm not affiliated in any way - and they didn't ask me to say something!)  So far Mark hasn't had any issues with the worksheets and their guidelines give me ideas of what gaps need to be filled.

And another source for great stuff, if you are in Tennessee, is McKay Books.  I haven't been to Knoxville or Chattanooga in a while but I always found lots of material there.  And the Nashville location has provided quite a lot of material for my son.  And today I found the complete "Hooked on Math" series and most of the "Hooked on Phonics" series.  A few weeks ago I found good books on Health & Safety, Science, and Social Studies - all appropriate for his skill levels.  I'm not sure I needed the Hooked on Phonics but I should be able to use it alongside the Harcourt Primers with no issues.

I hope you all are having a great day, wherever you are!