I've got a current first and second grader. They're both doing Math-U-See (Beta) and it's been a slog. They both seem to have good understanding of it, but the older one is still counting on his fingers to answer every question. The younger one does better, but still doesn't like it. It's a ton of complaining every day and I end up walking them through it problem by problem just to get it done with. If left to themselves, they'll probably get it 70-80% correct? Most mistakes are simple counting errors.
I'm considering putting them both in Kumon this summer and switching to Beast Academy math. Neither one are exceptional at math, but I feel like we could have moved through this a lot faster than we have. My thinking with Kumon is that will hammer home the basics and give them (all of us) someone to be accountable to. With Beast Academy, I'm thinking it'll be more fun and interesting for them.
Does anyone have any other suggestions or experience with either of these two programs? Would Beast Academy be good for a kid who gets it, but isn't a math whiz? I'm open to other suggestions too. I feel sad that my kids are so young and already don't like math.