Wisdom Wonder Singapore Math Video Series

by Wisdom Wonder Project https://www.wisdomwonderproject.org/

MathGrades K–1

About This Curriculum

Video-based Singapore Math instruction with expert teachers providing engaging, developmentally appropriate lessons for kindergarten and first grade students.

What makes it unique: Combines Singapore Math methodology with classically-inspired, play-based instruction through high-quality video lessons taught by experienced educators.

Wisdom Wonder Singapore Math: Video-Based Early Elementary Instruction

Wisdom Wonder Singapore Math Video Series provides video-based instruction for Singapore Math's Earlybird Kindergarten and Primary Mathematics Level 1-2 curricula. Expert teachers Amy Houser and Lisa Ann Dillon deliver engaging 7-20 minute lessons using manipulatives and demonstrations for grades K-1.

Best for

Homeschooling families with K-1 students who want video-based Singapore Math instruction with strong visual and manipulative support, particularly those seeking engaging instruction for children who benefit from repeated, thorough concept development.

Evaluation Criteria

3 strengths · 5 neutral · 1 insufficient evidence

Worked ExamplesStrength

Teachers provide clear demonstrations and walk students through lessons step-by-step using visual aids and manipulatives. The video format allows students to observe complete problem-solving processes.

Reviews describe how 'Houser walks them through the lesson using lots of demonstrations' and teachers 'demonstrate concepts while students follow along using their own manipulatives'

Sequencing ApproachStrength

The curriculum follows Singapore Math's mastery-based sequencing with thorough, slow-paced instruction. Lessons build solid foundations before progressing, with repetition that helps establish understanding.

Reviews note that lessons 'teach each concept thoroughly and slowly' and 'the repetition might seem tedious to parents, but for children it helps build a solid foundation of understanding'

Visual RepresentationsStrength

The curriculum extensively uses manipulatives and visual aids including ten frames, hundred charts, pattern blocks, and various concrete objects. Templates and visual resources are provided for hands-on learning.

Reviews mention teddy bear counters, origami paper, coins, linked cubes, craft beads, pattern blocks, ten frames, hundred charts, and template files with visual resources

Teacher TrainingNeutral

The curriculum provides PDF user guides with required materials lists and some instructional support. However, limited evidence of comprehensive teacher training or pedagogical guidance.

Reviews mention 'PDF user's guide for each course' with 'required items listed lesson by lesson' but no detailed teacher professional development materials

Direct InstructionNeutral

The video format provides direct, explicit instruction with teachers guiding students through each lesson. However, the asynchronous video format may limit immediate feedback and guided practice.

Reviews describe teachers who 'welcome children and introduce a topic, then walk them through the lesson' with 'clear, concise' instruction that keeps 'children's attention'

Retrieval PracticeNeutral

The curriculum includes optional assessment quizzes to check mastery before moving to the next level. Limited evidence of systematic retrieval practice or spaced review throughout lessons.

Reviews mention 'optional assessment quizzes that help parents know whether a child has mastered the material well enough to move on to the next level'

Assessment DiagnosticNeutral

The curriculum includes optional assessment quizzes for mastery checking but limited evidence of diagnostic tools to identify specific skill gaps or misconceptions.

Reviews mention 'optional assessment quizzes' for determining readiness to advance, but no detailed diagnostic assessment features are described

Conceptual Procedural BalanceNeutral

The curriculum emphasizes conceptual understanding through extensive use of manipulatives and visual demonstrations. However, reviews focus primarily on concept-building activities with limited evidence of procedural fluency development.

Reviews highlight extensive use of teddy bear counters, origami paper, coins, linked cubes, and hands-on objects to demonstrate concepts, with lessons teaching 'each concept thoroughly and slowly'

Word ProblemsInsufficient Evidence

Insufficient evidence about systematic word problem instruction or real-world application approaches in the available reviews.

Reviews focus on manipulative use and concept demonstration but do not specifically address word problem-solving strategies or real-world applications

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Key Facts
GradesGrades K–1
SubjectMath
PedagogyTraditional
Faith-BasedNo
FormatDigital
PricingMonthly subscription: $30/month; Annual subscription: $300/year (includes access to all videos, user guide, materials list, lesson overviews, and online forum). School bundles available at discounted rates.

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