I was recently introduced to a fun, new way to learn math. I have always loved math, always; and I've always looked for opportunities to share my love of math with my children. Math is one of those things that doesn't change, it doesn't have some weird esoteric rules that no one understands; it is always the same! I love that unchangeable thing about math and want my kids to love it, Carlito C. Caterpillar is an awesome way to share those simple things that remain unchangeable in math with your kids.
Created by Domenico Marcario, M.S.- Carlito C. Caterpillar is a sensory method of teaching that utilizes the simplest things to fuel a child's curiosity and imagination. He believes that a child learns best through play and games and it needs to continue, it's when we get to the 3R's that everything goes awry: rules, repetition and rote. I totally agree with this theory, my children from Pre-K to High School have always done better with hands on learning, we have never been a family that excels with rote thinking!!!