Engaging Online Math Program for Ages 3-9

Hi Manoj,

When my kids were little, I used a variety of resources to teach them to read, along with our core curriculum. One of my kids, however, struggled for quite some time, and so eventually we added daily practice with Reading Eggs to our school time. This bit of extra practice and support was just the thing my child needed and today is an avid reader.

Because of the great experience we had with Reading Eggs, I was thrilled to have the opportunity to try out their math program, Mathseeds.

If you're not familiar, Mathseeds is an online math program for ages 3-9. Using short animated videos, catchy songs and practice activities, kids work at their own pace through the 200 lessons.

There is also a placement test to get started, so if your child is older and doesn't need to start at the beginning, the placement test will ensure they start at the right point in the program.

Here are some things I love about Mathseeds:

Use of visuals & stories
In both the placement test and the individual lessons, there are important visual models used such as number lines. In addition, lessons begin with a story context before moving to abstract symbols. For example, in the division lessons, the videos and practice focus on understanding division as sharing between equal groups. No equations or division symbols were used (not even the word division). This builds on what kids already know intuitively (sharing equally with their friends) before moving to the abstract.
Short, kid-friendly videos & songs
In between math practice tasks, there are short videos where the animated characters discuss the concept or sing a song related to the topic. These are short enough to hold young kids' attention, and talk to them in a way that makes sense (again, not using abstract terms or vocabulary).
Emphasis on learning, not speed
In each lesson, there is plenty of practice for kids on a particular topic, but there are no timers or buzzers. They can take their time and think through each task, and if they make a mistake, they are simply told, "That's not quite right, try again," rather than being penalized or immediately given the correct answer.
Review is woven throughout
As kids make their way through the lessons, they will occasionally encounter review tasks from previous lessons. This ensures they always circle back to earlier topics and have a chance to review.

And as helpful as I believe this program is, I do not think all math learning (especially in the early years) should happen on a device.

So the great thing about Mathseeds is that printable lesson plans and worksheets are included to go along with each lesson.

This includes an overview for the teacher, along with multiple practice worksheets so kids can get written practice, away from the computer. You could use these to alternate days or do a little of both each day (written work and computer practice).

They also have workbooks you can purchase for additional practice that correspond to the lessons in their online program.

Lastly, there is a separate section of the Mathseeds site called "Mental Minute." This provides practice with basic math facts, challenging kids to see how many problems they can solve in one minute.

While this can definitely be fun and motivating for some kids, others may find the timer stressful. So if this causes your child anxiety, simply skip it and find other fun games to practice basic math facts.

Ready to get started? Using the link below, you can try out Mathseeds (and all their other programs!) FREE for 30 days.

>>GET STARTED WITH A FREE TRIAL OF MATHSEEDS TODAY!

Blessings,