The Nifty Numbers™ theme is filled with fun and engaging activities that get kids to think about and make sense of numbers. There’s nothing like seeing and hearing families get excited about math during a fmily math night event! (Designed for Grades K-5) .
Kids who have strong number sense understand what numbers are, how they relate to each other, and the affects that different operations have on them. These kids can easily compose and decompose numbers and are able to make reasonable estimates making computation much easier. In other words, kids with strong number sense are comfortable with numbers. And when kids are comfortable with numbers, math becomes much easier. The good news is, helping our children develop a strong sense of numbers…
We know that Nifty Numbers and Math Medley are awesome experiences for families. But don’t take our word for it. Check out what these participants had to say. #1. “I was able to take home lots of ideas that will help me when I work with my son on math concepts.” ~Parent Not only do we want Nifty Numbers and Math Medley participants to find the activities fun and stimulating during the event, but one of our goals is that parents…
1. Promotes family involvement with math. Fall carnivals, jog-a-thons, and spring flings…all are great ways to involve parents in their child’s school experience. But a Nifty Numbers Family Math Night is unique because it purposefully connects parents to classroom learning and reinforces the role they have as active participants in the education of their children. 2. Builds strong family-school partnerships. Gone are the days when a parents’ role in their child’s school was simply being the room parent or helping…
A Family Math Night event… …is a fun, shared experience that promotes family involvement with math! …builds strong family-school partnerships! …creates a sense of community! .