Oh, you would. Not your first day, of course.
But you'll read stuff and join forums (like this one) that let people share ideas with you. And you'll figure out how your kids learn best. Then, if they get stuck, you'll find some way to help them.
It's easier than it seems. But it does explain why I keep lots of random bits and pieces on hand. If I hadn't had the blocks around, I wouldn't have grabbed them and made them work. Now, I might have grabbed something else instead, so it's not like blocks are the only way that would work. But it's what I had around, so I used them.
I'm sorry the kids were out of sorts. Have you found a homeschooling group in your area? Can you arrange afterschool playdates with school friends? Those things do matter!
The bank lesson sounds great!
P.S. It also shows that you don't need to spend a fortune on manipulatives. The natural blocks were 90% off, so I bought 1000 for like $10 or something ridiculous. The colored blocks were only 75% off, if memory serves, so I bought one bucket for a couple of bucks. Cheap! Why not buy them?
