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Grid Dots: A Family Math Night ‘What Do You Notice?’ poster

Grid Dots: A Family Math Night ‘What Do You Notice?’ poster

Grid Dots


Skills:
K-2: subitizing, counting, colors, shapes, pattern
3-5: counting, shapes, even, odd, addition, subtraction, multiplication


Subitizing, being able to quickly recognize the total amount without having to count each member of the group, is an important part of developing number sense. In the primary grades, students who subitize are able to count on from the subitized number. In upper elementary, students can use subitizing to break a larger group into smaller equal groups to find the total. In this 10 x 10 grid, I used colored sticky dots to create opportunities for students to subitize.

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Family Math Night Reminder Stickers

Family Math Night Reminder Stickers


We updated the Reminder Stickers in our Nifty Numbers, Math Medley, and Gellin’ with Geometry Family Math Night kits. We even included text boxes so that you can customize them with your specific event. These are perfect to send home with the little ones to remind families of your event. Simply apply them to their shirt as they walk out the door at the end of the day. Easy peasy. And what’s really fun is to watch kids show up to the Family Math Night wearing their sticker!

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Family Math Night and ESEA – What the Research Says

Family Math Night and ESEA – What the Research Says


Decades of research has clearly indicated that there is a strong relationship between family engagement and student academic success. According to Henderson and Mapp1, students whose parents are involved in their schooling, regardless of family income or background, are more likely to:

  • have higher grades and test scores
  • attend school regularly
  • have better social skills
  • show improved behavior
  • adapt well to school

Today’s schools know that educating our children requires a team effort and that building connections between families and schools is key to developing academic achievement for all children. One way to build these connections is through Family Math Night events. Hosting a Family Math Night can help build strong family-school partnerships, engage parents meaningfully, and contribute to achieving high standards.

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Family Math Night Project Series: Go-Go Games

Family Math Night Project Series: Go-Go Games


I’m very excited to share with you the latest in our Family Math Night Project Series: Go-Go Games.


Everybody loves to play games! They’re engaging, motivating, and fun. And when kids have a hand in designing the games, they’re even more fun.

In this Family Math Night Go-Go Games station, participants choose from three game boards and then add detail and action space stickers to personalize their boards. When done designing, they play their game with a partner and practice important numbers skills in a way where kids actually want to do math.

Participants will walk away with their very own game board which they get to take home and play with others.

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What Do You Notice? Scales

What Do You Notice? Scales


Skills:
K-2: counting, number recognition, comparing, addition/subtraction, logic/reasoning skills, geometric shapes
3-5: logic/reasoning skills, addition/subtraction, beginning algebra


This scale weight problem is a fun way to introduce algebraic thinking. Although for the young students, simply recognizing numbers and counting the animals is good enough. They can even describe the geometric shapes used to make the scales.

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