Do-Re-Mi School of Music & the Arts
93A South Livingston Avenue
Livingston, NJ
973-758-1500

Learning Through Play
Programs for 3-7 year old

The goal of these programs is to sparkle a child's interest in math, to develop his or her logical thinking. Should we try to develop child's interest to math so early? This is the question that different families might answer differently. But it's worth to mention that an early interest gives a better chance to develop a deeper understanding and a solid knowledge. To see examples of outstanding results of children's early introduction to math and science, please click here.

A sample problem for 3-4 years old:

Two white cars and two black cars arrived to a parking lot. Then two cars left. What cars (which color) could remain on the parking lot?
Program is mainly hands-on, so a child could experience each concept practically,with his or her own hands.

The program for 6-7 year olds introduces elements of probability theory and statistics. 
Given the children's age, we don't write formulas and we don't perform calculations except for simple counting of objects. We simply play games and solve logical puzzles together and in the process of doing that the students gradually learn advanced mathematical concepts. For example, while playing Towers of Hanoi game, they learn recurrence (solving the problem with the help of a simpler version of the original problem) and the concept of algorithm.

We study elementary set theory and use Venn diagrams. We also spend time studying combinatorics, since this is very beneficial for brain development and also because combinatorics is linked to probability theory.

How do we study probability? The students use manipulative materials to determine experimental or empirical probability. By actually conducting an experiment several times, children determine the number of ways an event occurred, and by comparing those with the total number of experiments they obtain an experimental estimate of probability.

Our classes for 2011/2012 will include simple surveys and survey based graphs and also include sudoku games (from sudoku for preschool to real sudoku). In addition, every lesson includes simple logic puzzles/questions. This program prepares for Kangaroo Math levels 1-2 and builds the fundamentals for any type of olympiad.

Schedule and Tuition

3-4 yrs. 30-min. Class, $55/month
Thu. 4:30-5:00; Sat. 9:45-10:15.
Pre-K. 30-min. class
Sat. 12:45-1:15. $55/month
Kindergarten. 45-min. class, $75/month
Thu. 6:00-6:45, Fri. 6:00-6:45, Sat. 12:00-12:45,
1st Grade. 45-min. class
Thu. 3:45-4:30, Fri. 6:00-6:45
2nd Grade. 60-min. class, $90/month
Fri. 5:00-6:00

Comprehensive Math Enrichment Program for grades 2 through 8

Our Math Enrichment Program for school ages has been developed in classical traditions of systematic education and is based on the best principles of advanced math schools in Russia and USA. It has been adapted to the USA educational environment.

The cornerstone of the program is the famous Russian teaching methodology combined with Singapore Math. One of its important features is the early introduction of algebra. This idea is just beginning to gain recognition in the US. The proven result of this methodology is true understanding of every math concept by a student and his/her ability to independently apply logical reasoning to even unfamiliar types of complex multi-step problems.

We require homework, since this is the only reliable way to memorize the material learned in class. There is no needless repetition, but there is consistent demand to use previously learned skills in new sets of problems. We use Singapore Math workbooks to provide consistency, but offer assignments from other sources to develop children's logical thinking and encourage their interest to unusual math problems and creative problem solving.

Olympiad Math for Elementary and Middle Schools

If student expresses interest in math, masters the school math with ease and is showing certain aptitude, we suggest Olympiad Math. This program does not review what children learn at schools, but is focusing on challenging problems and concepts that often are not addressed by school programs. The Do-Re-Mi School Math team is qualified as an institutional team for MOEMS competitions, 5 monthly contests starting in November. Each child is also eligible for participation in Kangaroo Math Contest, International contest taking place in March. We use materials offered by various Olympiads from previous years, American and European.

Schedule & Tuition

Monthly for Group classes:
Gr. 2 and up: 60-min. $90/month.
Per lesson for Partner lessons:
Gr. K-2: 45-min. $25 per person per lesson.
Gr. 3 and up: 60-min. $35 per person per lesson.
Per lesson for Private lessons:
Gr.K-2: 30-min. $35,
Gr. 4-6: 45-min. $50, 60-min. $65,
Gr. 7-8: 60-min. $65.

Please notice: per lesson tuition has to be multiplied by the number of lessons per year (varies depending on the day of the week), and paid according to the school policy (recurring payments, postdated checks etc)

Calendar

Thursday, 9/8.....................................................................the first day of the fall semester
Thursday - Friday, 9/29 - 30..............................................no classes, Rosh-ha-Shanah
Saturday, 10/8....................................................................no classes, Yom-Kippur
Thu., 11/24 - Sat., 11/26....................................................no classes, Thanksgiving break
Mon., 12/26 - Mon., 1/2.....................................................no classes, Christmas-New Year break
Saturday, 2/18 - Fri., 2/24..................................................no classes, President week break
Mon. 4/2 - Sat., 4/7............................................................no classes, Spring break
Sat., 5/26 & Mon., 5/28.....................................................no classes, Memorial Day break
Saturday, 6/23....................................................................the last day of the lessons