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Play-N-Take 2 Family Math Night Take-Home Kit

Play-N-Take 2 Family Math Night Take-Home Kit

Play-N-Take 2


We know how important it is to help families continue the learning at home. That’s why we created our Family Math Night Take-Home kits. These kits include games that reinforce important skills in a way that’s fun and engaging. And now I’m excited to share that we’ve just released our Play-N-Take 2 Take-Home kit. Based on our popular Play-N-Take kit, Play-N-Take 2 includes a whole new set of skills-based games.

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What Do You Notice? Magic Square

What Do You Notice? Magic Square


Skills:
K-2: counting, number recognition, comparing, geometric shapes
3-5: even/odd numbers, addition/subtraction


In a magic square, all the rows, columns, and diagonals add to the same number. In our case, the numbers all add to 70. Usually, a magic square starts off with a few numbers filled in and participants figure out all the missing numbers. For this activity, though, I wanted participants to focus on the numbers in the grid so I only left two small squares empty.

At a beginning level, students can simply notice that there are numbers and point to numbers they recognize. They can count how many of each digit they see. Some of these students may even be able to “read” some of the double-digit numbers.

Some participants will notice squares. The grid is a 4 by 4 so there are 16 squares for numbers. (There are technically a lot more than 16 total squares and this may be a challenge to put out to the older students.)

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What Do You Notice? Target Practice

What Do You Notice? Target Practice


Skills:
K-2: number recognition, counting, pattern, addition, geometry
3-5: addition, even numbers, geometry


The idea to do something with a target came to me when I was watching the World Curling Championships. Although the sport of curling doesn’t use number values for each of the rings, it reminded me of archery targets which do have number values, although not necessarily indicated on the target itself.

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Family Math Night Collaborative Project: Rose Window

Family Math Night Collaborative Project: Rose Window

I’m very excited to share with you my latest Family Math Night Collaborative Project: Rose Window. I was inspired to do this project after visiting the beautiful Chartres Cathedral in France.

Here is the final result:


The theme for this rose window is geometry and fractions. I can’t think of a more fun way to get in some important work in fractions! As with each of my Family Math Night Collaborative Projects, I put together a video where I walk you through each of the three activities and give tips on station set-up.

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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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