GCDS Math at Home
"What books are to reading, games are to math."
Source: Math for Love
This site is an answer to the question:
"How can I support my child in learning mathematics?"
Here, you will find high-tech and no-tech options for supporting your child in developing:
- Basic fact fluency
- Procedural fluency computing with larger numbers
- Critical thinking skills
- Number sense
- Flexibility
- Problem solving skills, resilience, perseverance
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If you want to learn more about the why and how for cultivating a culture of numeracy and rich mathematical thinking in your home, subscribe to newsletters and follows the blogs from these math educators who are also parents.
Christopher Danielson: Talking Math With Your Kids (#TMWYK)
"We know we need to read with our children every day, but what should we do for math? Answer: Talk about math with them as we and they encounter numbers and shapes in our everyday lives. "
We are Dan Finkel and Katherine Cook, a husband and wife team devoted to transforming how math is taught and learned. We develop math games and curriculum, including tons of free lesson plans that we give away here. We train teachers and produce professional learning materials. And we write puzzles, produce math-art shows, and do whatever we can to show people how playful, beautiful, and life-changing mathematics can be.
Kent Haines: Games for Young Minds
As an educator and parent of three young kids, Kent discovered that classic games such as Sorry and Connect Four provided wonderful opportunities for mathematical conversations with his kids. Since that time, he has been eagerly reading research on how young children learn through play.
John Stevens: Table Talk Math
"John Stevens is working to give parents ideas on how to have mathematics-based discussion at home. "
Christina Tondevold: The Recovering Traditionalist
"Christina knows that a child's belief about their mathematical abilities starts early. Her goal is to help young children see themselves as enthusiastic, budding mathematicians."
University of Chicago: Becoming a Math Family
"Our goal is to help parents support math learning in young children (ages 3 to 6). Here you will find fun and engaging activities you can do with your child to foster math learning."