The right brain is where lateral thinking occurs: problem solving / estimation / comparison / spatial reasoning / overall “big picture” thinking. The left brain can calculate numbers, but the right brain tells you HOW to solve the problem The right brain learns BEST by sensory experience and physical activity – exploring concrete materials with color, texture, weight, size, sound, smell, even taste! Children NEED time to play – connecting materials and ideas before they can attend to abstract mathematical concepts. Yet, conventional methods teach math by memorization and repetition – left-brained tasks such as timed tests, flash cards, and redundant homework. The IEM curriculum gives children a wealth of concrete experiences, along with colorful and stimulating educational activities. IEM programs are uniquely suited to the way young children learn math!

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