Written in a very conversational, friendly tone, this math course lets you teach math “naturally”, concept by concept in bite- sized mini-lessons. The author’s main goal in writing the book was to help parents ensure that their children didn’t have any math deficiencies or gaps in their regular math instruction. By addressing all concepts covered in the first and second grades, he has written an ideal math curriculum for people who shy away from the textbook approach. Chapters and lessons are sequential and need to be taught in order. Each chapter covers a basic concept - introducing it, how to teach it, and how to tell if your child is ready for it. Learning modules break the concept into manageable 20-30 minute daily mini-lessons. The only other materials you’ll need are index cards, playing cards, coins, paper, pencils and other objects (from around your house) to use as manipulatives.