I have children who are not too keen on doing Math.  I found Life of Fred to be an enjoyable and refreshing alternative for my kids to do Math in a unique way.  Life of Fred Math curriculum is in a book format that follows the life of a character named Fred.  The books are filled with humorous nonsensical stories of Fred’s life.  Throughout the entire story the author weaves in math concepts for the kids to learn.  At the end of each chapter, there is an opportunity for kids to answer math questions and test their knowledge of the concepts that were taught in the story.  “Life of Fred” curriculum is not very repetitive, so it may not be enough practice for a student that needs a lot of repetition.  I use it along side my normal math as a fun supplement.  My kids are eager to finish “normal” math so they can do Life of Fred.  “Life of Fred” curriculum has books for all grades.  It starts at Kindergarten age and goes all the way through post high school math.  I know some parents use “Life of Fred” curriculum alone as their only math.  This would be fine for a student who doesn’t need a lot of practice or for a student who gets overwhelmed and needs math in small amounts.  You could always find worksheets to reinforce practicing the concepts that they had a harder time with.  “Life of Fred” books sell for around $17 dollars per book.  Another thought is the books are not written as easy readers.  So, if you were starting with a Kindergartener, then you would read the book to the child and do the math with them. I started the first book with my first grader this year and I still read the book  to him and then he does the math at the end of each chapter.  As a family we have enjoyed following Fred on his adventures through Math.  “Life of Fred” curriculum has helped make math enjoyable and fun especially for my kids who drag their feet at the mention of Math.  You can find “Life of Fred” books at lifeoffredmath.com