RightStart Right Now

RightStart Mathematics

RightStart Right Now is the official podcast of RightStart Mathematics, hosted by veteran homeschoolers and math educators Allison and Rachel. Together, they bring real-life stories, practical tips, and hands-on teaching strategies straight to you. Each episode explores the heart of RightStart Mathematics: building confidence, deep understanding, and a genuine love for math. Whether you’re a homeschool parent, classroom teacher, or anyone supporting young learners, join us as we share experiences, celebrate student success, and help you teach math with clarity and joy.

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13 episodes
Updated July 21

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July 21 · 28 min
Episode 13: Teaching RightStart Math: Tips and Practical Ideas - Part 1
In this episode of RightStart Right Now, Allison and Rachel share tried-and-true tips for making RightStart Math more manageable and effective. They cover material organization, when to pause lessons for games and math fact practice, and how to...
July 7 · 29 min
Episode 12: RightStart Math: Targeted Tutoring for Real Growth
In Episode 12 of RightStart Right Now, Allison and Rachel explore the RightStart Math Tutoring options, including Number Sense, Multiplication & Division, and Fractions. They discuss who benefits most from tutoring, when it’s the right time to...
June 23 · 36 min
Episode 11: Exploring Levels G and H: A Strong Middle School Math Path - Part 2
In Episode 11, Allison and Rachel welcome Debbie back to discuss the value of continuing RightStart Math through middle school with Levels G and H. This conversation highlights how staying with a consistent, concept-based approach helps students...
June 9 · 29 min
Episode 10: Exploring Levels G and H: A Strong Middle School Math Path - Part 1
In Episode 10 of RightStart Right Now, Allison and Rachel are joined by special guest Debbie to explore RightStart Math Levels G and H and how these levels provide a rich education for middle school students. They discuss what makes these levels...
May 26 · 28 min
Episode 9: Seeing, Touching, Understanding: The Power of Multisensory Math
Multisensory learning isn’t just a buzzword—it’s a proven way to help students make sense of math. In this episode, Allison and Rachel talk about what sensory learning is, why engaging multiple senses leads to stronger understanding, and how...
May 12 · 30 min
Episode 8: A Look at First vs. Second Edition in RightStart Math
In this episode of RightStart Right Now, Allison and Rachel discuss the differences between the First and Second Editions of RightStart Math. While both editions offer a strong, concept-based approach to math, they explain why families and schools...
April 28 · 30 min
Episode 7: RightStart Math: Problem Solving That Makes Sense
In Episode 7 of RightStart Right Now, Allison and Rachel dive into effective math problem-solving strategies and why focusing only on keywords can lead students astray. Drawing on insights from Dr. Cotter’s blog, they explore how to help learners make...
April 14 · 34 min
Episode 6 - Breaking the Cycle of Math Anxiety
In this episode, Allison and Rachel explore how timed tests and rapid-fire flashcards can trigger stress responses in students—sometimes leading to long-term math anxiety. They discuss the difference between recall and reasoning and how RightStart...
March 31 · 27 min
Episode 5: RightStart Math Building True Number Sense
In Episode 5 of RightStart Right Now, Allison and Rachel dive into one of the most powerful foundations of math—number sense. They explore how RightStart Math uses transparent number naming, subitizing, and a strong understanding of place value to...
March 17 · 33 min
Episode 4: Math Games That Matter
In Episode 4, Allison and Rachel highlight the power of Math Card Games and why they’re such an important part of RightStart Math. From how and when to use them to sharing personal favorites, this episode shows how simple games create big learning...
March 3 · 33 min
Episode 3: Homeschool Conventions: Inspiration, Resources, and Support
Homeschooling can feel isolating—but it doesn’t have to be. In this episode of RightStart Right Now, Allison and Rachel talk about why attending a homeschool convention can be a game-changer for your homeschool journey. They share how conventions...
February 17 · 35 min
Episode 2: Why RightStart Math Works
Why does RightStart Math work so well? In this episode, Allison and Rachel dig into the heart of the curriculum—subitizing, thoughtful strategies, and rich manipulatives that help students truly understand math. They explain how these elements work...
January 9 · 26 min
Episode 1: Who We Are
Episode 1 of RightStart Right Now introduces hosts Allison and Rachel, two homeschooling moms and math educators with a shared passion for helping children succeed in math. They talk about their experiences with RightStart Mathematics, what makes the...

RightStart Right Now

Episode 13: Teaching RightStart Math: Tips and Practical Ideas - Part 1

Episode 12: RightStart Math: Targeted Tutoring for Real Growth

Episode 11: Exploring Levels G and H: A Strong Middle School Math Path - Part 2

Episode 10: Exploring Levels G and H: A Strong Middle School Math Path - Part 1

Episode 9: Seeing, Touching, Understanding: The Power of Multisensory Math

Episode 8: A Look at First vs. Second Edition in RightStart Math

Episode 7: RightStart Math: Problem Solving That Makes Sense

Episode 6 - Breaking the Cycle of Math Anxiety

Episode 5: RightStart Math Building True Number Sense

Episode 4: Math Games That Matter

Episode 3: Homeschool Conventions: Inspiration, Resources, and Support

Episode 2: Why RightStart Math Works

Episode 1: Who We Are