Math manipulatives by age and concept: counting bears, base-ten blocks, fraction circles, Cuisenaire rods. The developmental progression from Counting All through Counting On to Decomposition.

How many hours should you actually homeschool? Far less than parents typically assume — most kids learn more in 2–4 focused hours than in a 7-hour public-school day. Here's what's typical by age, what your state requires, and how to log hours so the records are there when you need them.