It's easy to teach math skills with a deck of cards. Learn more than 60 games and activities for children ages 3 through 7, and make math fun!

"Parents and teachers who are astute and know what they are doing can produce far-advanced children."

A highly respected educator once wrote, "The key to achievement that results in creative endeavor, critical thinking and effective problem solving is founded in the ability of a child to transfer learning from the past to the present." This math program begins and continues with the mastery of a series of related concepts, strategies and prompts designed to increase the probability that young students will acquire the ability to transfer using this repertoire to achieve number sense. The author has achieved great success with fast-paced instruction for learners of all abilities, whereby they are not slowed by using pencil and paper. Watch, as many times, students cannot problem-solve without transcribing the most simplistic algorithm. Children instinctively have learned to copy without processing - not only math. Ellerby Math attempts to change the one-right answer set by introducing the behavior of seeking alternative strategies and solutions. Unlimited options exist for the creative parent/teacher to elicit transfer by applying the Ellerby games differentially.

Mathematics for Young Learners contains step-by-step directions for family members and teachers to teach math and have fun at the same time. Instructions for [more than] 60 math games use playing cards primarily, although chips, dominoes and dice are also used. Through mostly competitive games, children are taught to think strategically without using their fingers. Because games assure success in that kids can win fairly by chance or by beating the clock, they are motivated to keep coming back for more. - Jill Saito For more information, read the complete article: Math Man Shares Secrets, by Jill Saito, Jan. 1995, The Coloradoan Newspaper

Mathematics for Young Learners  will:   Build on strategies for thinking which side-step paper and pencil   Offer a three-year curriculum for home schooling by parents   Allow young children to compete on an equal level with adults, while learning math   Provide excellent results for older children with special needs   Complement the math program in public and private schools