HONEST KINDERGARTEN MATH WITH CONFIDENCE REVIEW (Fun & Hands-On Math Curriculum)

[@ameshiahamlet168]

Thank you for such a fantastic review!! Starting this with my little soon and so looking forward to it!!!

[@PollyPatriot]

I just bought this. It came today!

[@5MinuteCloth]

We’re on week 3 and loving it so far. Playing store with pennies and nickels has been so fun this week.

[@JoyfulNoiseLearning]

Yes!!

[@meganw.8378]

I’m starting kindergarten with my daughter this year and am excited to use this! I’ve heard differing opinions on whether or not to use the teacher’s guide. It seems like it would be helpful, but I’d love to hear if you used it throughout the entire book or not. 🙃

[@JoyfulNoiseLearning]

Glad you are excited! And, yes! I 100% use the teacher's guide. I feel like it's an incomplete math curriculum without the teachers guide. And actually, all the meat of the lessons on in the teacher's book. The games instructions, warm up memory work, and the book list for the math picture books that go with each unit. :) I would say the workbook is more of a supplement to the teacher's guide, rather than the other way around!

[@jenienh.7764]

My son is starting K this fall. We do some basic worksheet stuff now..I noticed he loves worksheets for letters but hates it with math, so I need something really hands on for math. This seems like a nice curriculum to use in which I don't have to re-construct an on-paper activity into a physical activity.

[@JoyfulNoiseLearning]

Yes! I highly recommend this one. The worksheets are so quick :) Which is nice for kids who don't love math worksheets. My youngest loved them, and would do 10 pages at a time, lol!

[@ecahomeschool7817]

I just purchased it yesterday and I been looking for reviews

[@JoyfulNoiseLearning]

YAY! I have been working on getting it out there. I'm glad I finally got it up. Thanks for watching!

[@MeganMarie1]

I'm so excited to give this curriculum a try. I planned to use Right Start, but once I learned about this I'm leaning towards this. :)

[@JoyfulNoiseLearning]

Awesome!! Can’t go wrong either way!! ☺️

[@ecahomeschool7817]

Omg I just purchased this curriculum for my kiddos

[@emilykuhn5658]

This was insanely helpful. Thank you so much!

[@TeachingTinyDisciples]

Thank you for sharing this! I have been trying to think of what would work for my son who will be in kinder next year. It seems like most of the math programs are either super gentle or super rigorous. Definitely will be checking this out!

[@JoyfulNoiseLearning]

Glad it was helpful!

[@blessedhomeschoolmess]

Awesome thanks for the flip through

[@IsabelRodriguez-nv2ue]

Thank you very much for creating this video and showing us in detail this MATH resource. Truly helpful. You are really changing the world and making it better for all. Many heavenly blessings! Aug 2, 2024

[@JoyfulNoiseLearning]

You're very welcome!

[@mommyonthemove25]

never heard of this program before, Thank you for the flip through!

[@JoyfulNoiseLearning]

You are so welcome!

[@keeperofmyhome]

How exciting! Yes, thank you for sharing!! I like that this program uses strategies to help teach math.... Math is definitely not my strong suit either! “Real Math”.. Wow!! 🤩

[@JoyfulNoiseLearning]

Thanks!!

[@sandraruiz4737]

I love her preschool program! I’ve been trying horizons math and it’s so dry. Very check in the box. Not really what I want for K.

[@angelaschaefer5883]

My 3 year old granddaughter is doing her preschool math. She really likes it a lot.

[@kristinaharper7496]

This is so helpful! Thank you, just ordered this curriculum on Amazon! Looking forward to using it

[@JoyfulNoiseLearning]

Yay!! Can’t wait ☺️

[@LifeintheMundane]

This was awesome thank you

[@mamaslittlelambs5845]

Thank you for sharing this video I've actually purchased this and am excited to start it ..I also use right start so thank you so much again I look forward to more of your videos as always .. they are so informative and I always walk away feeling more confident... Have an amazing blessed day!!

[@babysara703]

Would you recommend facts that stick as well along with this? Or are they completely separate? I’m still waiting to receive these books. ☺️ thanks!

[@JoyfulNoiseLearning]

I have not gotten far enough to see if she uses Facts That Stick in this curriculum. I’m assuming she does, so you wouldn’t need it unless they need more practice. So far, she does have some games in the First Grade curriculum that are in Facts That Stick.

[@Ffiisscchhssoonngg]

We are currently planning on masterbooks but now im wanting this🤣 too, any quick advice on how they compare

[@JoyfulNoiseLearning]

Yes, I can do a quick comparison :) Masterbooks is short lessons and short workbook pages. It doesn’t include hands on games to practice facts. I felt like the instruction wasn’t enough sometimes and the practice wasn’t enough, but they do have an additional practice problems workbook available now. Math With Confidence has short lessons and a short workbook page. But it also includes card games to help with math facts. My boys were able to do mental math really well after doing MWC for a couple years. When we did Masterbooks, I supplemented with Right Start Math games OR Math Facts That Stick (which are the books from the creator of MWC that she did before her full math program 😁).

[@Ffiisscchhssoonngg]

@JoyfulNoiseLiving Thank you so much for confirming. I went ahead and ordered the MWC bc of the handson/games and figured I would supplement some extra workbook pages from MB if need be🥳 Have a great day!!

[@jennifermoyer3714]

I’m having a hard time deciding between RS and MWC. Looking to start either now to sort of fill in gaps that we missed with our old kindergarten math curriculum we used this year. Then we would continue o n to either RSB or 1st MWC next school year. Do you have a preference for either program and why ? My son likes math and tends to like using manipulatives (we had been using traditional Montessori material). We have not done any subitizing or mental math and this is why I’m switching (also Montessori I’ve decided is too hard and expensive for me to implement, not scripted at all). I’m worried the abacus will be confusing.

[@JoyfulNoiseLearning]

Hi, Jennifer!! Well, after a year after your question, lol, I have finally made a video about it. It goes live tomorrow at 11:15 am EST time (July 13th). Hopefully you can catch it! And I'm so sorry I forgot to respond to your comment, forgive me! What did you end up going with?

[@HomeSweetHomeschoolLife]

Looks like a great program.

[@JoyfulNoiseLearning]

Yes!

[@Alexis_9339]

Does she go over the math facts that stock info in this curriculum? Or would having both be useful?

[@JoyfulNoiseLearning]

She does go over it! A lot of the games and strategies from Facts that Stick. are in the curriculum.

[@ecahomeschool7817]

Do you think a 4 year old almost 5 year old can start this?

[@JoyfulNoiseLearning]

YES! My son JUST turned five. It has a nice slow start and I think it would work fine for a 4 almost 5 year old.

[@milenkautah]

Thank you!

[@silverose1209]

We will be doing her Preschool Math this year. I am now torn between her Kindergarten math or Singapore dimensions, which is what I had pretty much decided on LOL! It is so hard to decide what is really best.

[@JoyfulNoiseLearning]

I know! It's so hard to decide! The great thing is that most curriculums out there are GOOD curriculums. You really can't go wrong with what you pick. Just pick and be confident about it and then have fun!

[@silverose1209]

@@JoyfulNoiseLearning Great advice!

[@ChiChiLover_89]

I was looking at Singapore Dimensions math for my kindergartener as well, but then at the last minute chose Math with Confidence. I am super nervous and hoping we are happy with it. We've been through several math programs with my 2nd grader and I want to find something we love that works. Fingers crossed 🤞Best of luck and I hope you find what works for your family ❤️

[@silverose1209]

@@ChiChiLover_89 Thank you. I hope you are happy with your choice! They do both look great.

[@ljks1755]

Do you still feel that this provides a good number sense while being a complete program( I ie no supplements necessary?) I’m thinking of switching my math-hesitant LO to this!

[@JoyfulNoiseLearning]

I think this program is so good! My son loves it, he is learning a lot, and I think it needs no supplements!

[@susana-mu8bz]

How would you say this math compares to tgb k math? I have been doing tgb becaus rightstart mayh was too expensive for me but I'm debating between tgb and Kate snow k math

[@JoyfulNoiseLearning]

Great questions, Susan! I can't speak to TGTB math since I haven't used it. It does look really nice! From what I've seen they look like they cover things very similarly. I really think if you did either Math With Confidence, TGTB, or Right Start you would be fine :)

[@tohonorandencourage]

Does this math go up to 100?

[@alee7918]

I have a question I’m thinking of getting started I have a 5 year old and 8 year old my 5 year old had a late start to kinder so she’s still on track but my 8 year old is really behind is it okay I start them both at kindergarden level or that a mistake ? Looking for advice but I think he will thrive if I start off at kindergarden level since he’s still struggling to do simple math

[@alee7918]

Also is it okay I find a curriculum for math one brand and something different for reading sorry I’m new to this just making sure I’m doing the right things

[@JoyfulNoiseLearning]

Yes! You can totally use one company for one subject and another curriculum group for another. That is how I do it. I like to adapt to each child and to each grade level. You could for your 8 year old, grab a Level 1 Math Lessons for a Living Education book from Masterbooks, and then he could sit in on the lessons with your kindergartner. I say you try it for a while, and if it seems to easy for him, give him something at a different level.

[@tarahamilton9027]

Is MWC a spiral or mastery math program? Thank you!

[@jaimewolf9036]

Is say spiral programs teach to mastery?

[@loriparrott4830]

Can you post what the 1st 4 books are that are needed for this? I’m waiting to receive my MWC but I wanted to start hunting for the books

[@JoyfulNoiseLearning]

Where’s the Pair by Britta Teckentrup, Zero is the leaves on the Tree by Betsy Franco, Ten Black Dots by Donald Crews, Lyle Walks the Dogs, by Bernard Waber

[@connied7708]

Does Kate snow use the number bond?

[@JoyfulNoiseLearning]

I actually don’t know that 🤔 I have not heard of that term. I’m sure you could go to her website and email her that question for a better answer 😁

[@rollingwiththerouses3918]

I love your intro!!! This looks fun! How long does it take you to do each day?

[@JoyfulNoiseLearning]

THANK YOU! It takes us 10 to 15 minutes max actually!

[@rollingwiththerouses3918]

@@JoyfulNoiseLearning does she have one for 1st grade?

[@JoyfulNoiseLearning]

It is in the middle of finalizing and will come out later this fall I believe!! I am in the test group for 2nd Grade and it will come out FALL 2021. I’ll try to let everyone know when I see First Grade is out!

[@rollingwiththerouses3918]

So cool!! We are still finishing up our kindergarten math so maybe it will be out by the time we are done and we can try it out!

[@amandaeuton5545]

How many weeks is this curriculum

[@JoyfulNoiseLearning]

It’s 36 weeks 👍🏻

[@allthingsfood7130]

@@JoyfulNoiseLearning is the lesson breakdown one lesson per day/ 5 days a week for 36 weeks?

[@Dreblueskies]

If you had to choose between this and right start which would you choose?

[@JoyfulNoiseLearning]

Great question!! I think they are both really similar. I LOVE the songs we learned with Right Start, but I would use this one and just watch the RS songs on KZbin :)

[@kristinaharper7496]

I didn’t know they had songs! Good to know! Will you use this again for her first grade that’s coming out?

[@marykaystoll9587]

Thank you for this very helpful review! So.. last fall I invested in RightStart. There a huge upfront cost with the big manipulative kit. But I really wanna switch.. Is it worth it?! I’ve been doing the facts that stick as well.. what would be your advice?

[@alexisalvarado6053]

Do you use this as a math curriculum?

[@JoyfulNoiseLearning]

Yes! I’ve used it for 3 years now. And I’ve used levels K, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, and 4th.

[@JoyfulNoiseLearning]

@@alexisalvarado6053 this is sufficient for the whole year! I don’t supplement with anything else. It includes the teaching, math facts practice with games, and individual workbook, and picture book to read and real life math practice. I honestly don’t have time to fit it all in. I recommend using the Teachers Guide AND the workbook and not just the workbook.

[@ashgarstin4307]

Have you continued with Math with Confidence into first grade?

[@JoyfulNoiseLearning]

Yes I did!! He’s halfway through 1st Grade now 😄

[@ashgarstin4307]

@@JoyfulNoiseLearning thanks for letting me know! We tried Right start but it was just too much for us since I have four children. Math with Confidence seems similar but more streamlined.

[@LearningPlantingGrowing]

@@ashgarstin4307 I am totally agreeing with this, I have five kiddos and right start was lovely but killing my soul. If i had an only child then that would be a different story.

[@ashgarstin4307]

@@LearningPlantingGrowing totally my experience.

[@azridanalam4951]

👍👍👍👍👍

[@pinkorganichorse]

Why is this better than Rightstart?

[@JoyfulNoiseLearning]

I liked doing Right Start with my oldest, I only had one child to focus on then. But now that I have three I’m teaching, I like shorter, more streamlined lessons, and that’s what MWC is. It’s all the same type and method of teaching math, just quicker for mom, and a fun workbook for my kid. It’s also more affordable. BUT, it doesn’t mean Right Start is bad. Both are good!!