question about Doman math dots sessions

[trinity papa]

Hi I think it does not matter that much ....... the idea of showing it at 20 was that continuous showing of dot cards may result in boredom for the child ..... especially for one highly mobile and active individual ..... so by showing the addition equation the idea is to tell them that hey there is more than just static dots .... its dynamic .... by combining it with the following operators ..... and young kids or toddlers would go wow ....

For babies as young as 3m, showing uptil 50 doesn't take a mth .... and they are only 4mth or 5 or 6mth and they aren't exactly mobile yet .... so when they see you performing or presenting something to them they feel wow something interesting .... better than the ceiling all the time ..... (just kidding) ....

But it also, like you said, give me precious time to practice and also to do up all the equations .... i depended on no one to come up the structure and and the equations based on the limitations i have on my 1 set of cards..... with LM its a different type of limitation ..... not as restrictive as my dot card method ....

I think you can print out the dot cards ...... then you can ask her PS ...... or flash equation on LM and then hold up two cards to do PS.

Good luck. 

[ketty rain]

hi
for a 2 years old chidl should i start with dots or number directly>
if dots is used i only introduce the dots and say what number its for but with out showing the number it self like this attachment ?plz i need help iam lost!!

[Skylark]

So, here are the first batch of presets that I put together for GD math dots. I followed the advice that I got here, and suggestions from GD. Presets are done with 2 sets of cards ( 5 each), retiring two cards a day, and adding two cards a day. Doing first session of the day in numerical order and consequent 2 sessions in random order. Hope it will make it easier for others to have these presets. And I will continue posting materials that we will be using as we go.

http://forum.brillkids.com/downloads/?cat=218

This is the link to the presets, ready to use! Day 1 - Day 11.

[trinity papa]

Hi Ketty, ... wow 2 yrs old .... i am not so sure ... i think a doman mum did it for his 2.5 yrs old .... i think you can search her name to get her topics ... to get her website .....

For me personally, i would teach dots, and some equations, and then try to move on quickly to numerals ... an dusing numerals o teach more equations ... as i think the ultimate aim is to teach them quantity and numerals recognition ... that is linking dots to numerals (as in how we pronounce them and how we write them) .... One he knows that we write 1 means 1 dot and 5 means five dots ... its easier for them .... that reminds to teach her maths in chinese and japs ....

Great work sky ..... your so fast into it ....

I am hoping Lm would subsequently have a scheduled program later on when they upgrade if so i will use it when i have the next one ......

[Skylark]

From what I understand, there is no problem if I have to take a break in showing the cards for a day or two. I just continue from where we left off. Is that correct? Or would that make it difficult for the child? Is consistency a secret of the method, or as long as we progressing, we are doing good?

It is not that I am planning to be inconsistent, but because of my husbands and mine work, we travel and are out a lot. We are trying to be faithful with her learning, but for example last couple of days we had to skip the Math Dots sessions because we travelled and did not have computer with us...

Anyone has comments on that?

[Maddy]

Skylark, I also skip sessions from time to time. I usually do two sessions a day (very occasionally three), but sometimes I only do one - and sometimes none (especially at weekends). I think it is fine. I am the same with Little Reader, and always have been.

As I said in an earlier post, Shichida's rigidity - not allowing you to skip a single session without having to start the program all over again - is what put me off his method the most.

[Skylark]

Thank you Maddy, this is encouraging. I think someone mentioned also that in GD book, he tells also that it is not hard and fast rule to follow, just doing it to the best of your ability.

Just curious, when you only was able to do one session of Math Dots in a day, would you still try to do another one or two that you have not done, the next day. Or do you proceed to the next set arrangement ( retire two cards, add two cards) the next day?

[Skylark]

OK, now as we are about to start equasions... ( I am delaying the onset of equasions till 50, so I have a little time to figure it out myself  ), I have a question:

From what I understood, Doman suggests we do not use symbols like +, =, -, etc

It is pretty simple to do if you got paper cards ( which I hope I would have some time soon to use for problem solving  ), but if I am using LM, is it possible to "programm" the action, like "plus", so the voice says it, but would not show the actual sign. Anyone who did it, can you give me advice?

Is there a principal difference in using or not using these symbols. Those who read the books, please advise! I can see that  one reason of not using symbols in paper flash cards, would be to make it go faster and to flow ( it is easier to flash 3 cards then 5!) However, it also makes sense that may be child is making more progress if the symbols are not shown, but just said, since child does not "have to have" symbol written in order to associate it with the action... Just wondering. Of course in LM, it is easy to use symbols, but would it make more difficult for child later?


Thank you in advance!

[nhockaday]

In display settings, on the top right side, there is a box that you can check that says do not display math symbols if showing icons.

[Kappasweet]

Why wouldn't you want to use the symbols???  Are the symbols confusing or do they slow the child down in performing the operation?

[Skylark]

In display settings, on the top right side, there is a box that you can check that says do not display math symbols if showing icons.

Thank you, Nikki! Great!

So the voice would state the operation while the symbol is not shown, right?

[nhockaday]

Doman says not to use them. I have never read his books, but I would guess that it is because they would be confusing when you are trying to show dots, and they would take extra time when you are supposed to be rapid flashing.

[nhockaday]

Yep, Skylark.

[Skylark]

Thank you! Then I am set for the equasions      Equasions here we come!

Nikki, appreciate, speedy reply! K to you!

[appleface]

hi -- I'm kind of new to this.. my twin girls recently turned 5 months and I have been showing them word cards 3 times a day (5 words per session) based on the doman method since last month.  I try to make the sessions exciting with my voice and by showing them related pictures (as quickly as possible, I must work on this because I tend to get disorganized while finding the right pics!) but my girls don't exactly jump out of their seats...  sometimes they seem uninterested and look away.

anyways, my question is about math.  I downloaded the dot cards both front and back.  when I show the cards to the girls, so I say the numbers out loud while I show the dots to them?  I can't afford little math so I just need some guidance..is there a simplified version of the program since I'm dealing with two babies at once!  what exactly is the goal -- to teach them the sounds of the numbers?  I'm obviously lost.  I searched for more info on the website but could not find details.  please help!  thank you so much.

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