Question about Singapore Math

[Daph]

Is there a Singapore 1a and 1b for Kindergarten? For some reason, I'm finding that it's out of print everywhere I go. I've even tried looking for 2a and 2b and even on Singapore's home page, they're selling a different Math. I'm so confused!

[Daph]

http://www.singaporemath.com/SearchResu ... Search.y=0

This is what I get when I search their site.

[twoxcell]

Yes the SM earlybird 1a,1b,2a,2b are out of print. HOD still sells the EB 2a/2b that is used for LHFHG. Singapore math replaced these titles with Earlybird a/b, and Essentials math a/b

[Daph]

That's so odd! Is there a difference between the two? I'm not doing LHFHG this year, but was hoping to buy the Math. I wonder what we'll be missing by starting with 2a instead of 1a.

[twoxcell]

I believe the 1a/1b were actually preschool material, and the 2a/2b are the K books. You can still purchase the old Early Bird 2a/2b from HOD. The New Early Bird books are a combo of the skills of 1a-2b. I really like the Singapore Essentials K math, and my daughter uses them in addition to the EB 2b that is scheduled in LHFHG, because she loves math.

[Daph]

I just ordered them! Thank you for the help.