Power Pack Game: Tens are Terrific
Here’s a short video of one of the games in our K/1 Family Math Night Power Pack series. Each one of our Power Packs includes 10 dice games that have several versions – great for differentiation.
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.
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.
Family Math Night Coordinator and Station Facilitators
What a great group of volunteers! These are the station facilitators and family math night coordinator for one of our latest Math Medley Family Math Night events. By the way, notice how two of them are students…one middle school and the other high school. I like how most of them are wearing the school spirit t-shirt. It’s a great way to show support of the school but it’s also a great way for participants to know who is the station…
Nifty Numbers and Math Medley Family Math Night CCSS
Alignment? You bet! All of our Nifty Numbers and Math Medley Family Math Night activities meet K-5 Common Core State Standards in Mathematics.