A No-Barriers Family Math Night Event

A No-Barriers Family Math Night Event

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No matter what time of year it is, families are busy. So getting them to come to an after-school event can be a challenge. That’s why we’re going to meet them right where they are. How? With a flexible family-first solution that removes barriers to participation. No schedule. No travel. No obstacles. For families who are unable to attend an in-person Family Math Night event we offer our virtual Family Math Nights. Our virtual events are self-paced and can be accessed when it’s convenient for your families. And they’re available…

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Caterpillar Sign-In: A Family Math Night Activity

Caterpillar Sign-In: A Family Math Night Activity

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Creative “sign-in sheets” are a fun way to get families involved in math from the moment they walk into your Family Math Night event. For a recent Math Medley event, I decided to focus on fractions as my sign-in. And since I so look forward to spring at this time of the year…caterpillars came to mind. I wanted to have students focus on a variety of fractions so I created two caterpillars: one that focused on fourths and eighths and the other that focused on thirds and sixths….

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Experience a Family Math Night

Experience a Family Math Night

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The holiday season is a time when families gather to connect and share joy. As I was organizing photos from a recent Family Math Night, I was struck by that same spirit of togetherness. Parents, grandparents, aunts, uncles, students, teachers, custodians, and the principal all joined in creating a shared community experience. And while the focus of the evening was math, what truly stood out was the joy of connection and the feeling of belonging that brought everyone together.  So…

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Connecting to Families in an AI Environment

Connecting to Families in an AI Environment

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“He loved playing the game because we played as a family and he felt happy.” This quote, from a parent in our recent Take-Home board games case study, reminded me how important it is to engage with each other face-to-face. In a world where screens often dominate our attention, physical connection sometimes gets lost. And now with AI becoming more prevalent, it’s essential to remember that, according to child psychologists, children learn best from meaningful, in-person interactions with others. The good news is, families really…

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Passports – A Family Math Night Activity

Passports – A Family Math Night Activity

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A super popular yet super SIMPLE addition to your Family Math Night event that students LOVE?? Passports. Passports are an easy and fun way to encourage students to try different stations at your Family Math Night event. Students get their own passport as they enter the event then collect stickers as they complete activities at a station. This is one of those super simple additions that’s always a HUGE hit. Each of our event kits come with the ability to print out passports but you can easily make…

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