The station volunteers are recruited, the copies are made, the popcorn machine is on standby….now you just need to get the families to your Family Math Night event. There are a variety of ways to encourage your families to attend your event. This short video shares with you what has worked with other schools in the past…starting with the most popular tip…Tip #1… .
The Family Math Night Coordinator’s job is an important one. We try to make that role as simple as possible with our Coordinator notes and short, informative videos. Here’s what one Coordinator had to say after her successful event: .
When someone unsolicited comes up to you to tell you how great they think something is…well, that’s worth a lot. And that’s exactly what happened at one of the Nifty Numbers Family Math Night events I attended. When I realized what she was doing, I had her stop and start all over. Here’s what she said: .
Nifty Numbers Family Math Night is a fun family event. But don’t take my word for it. Check out these awesome photos of a recent event.
This photo is an excellent example of the power of the Nifty Numbers Family Math Night banners. A parent is showing her child how the fraction 3/3 is the same as the number ‘1’ and then uses this information to help her child complete the activity. The banners serve several important functions. Besides being attractive, they give the participants an indication of what to expect at each station. In addition, they provide some specific examples of the activities and help…