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Looking for ways to include more math at home and support student learning?
Check out these additional resources, and visit us regularly for updates!
Books That Inspire a Love of Math
Mathical Book List
(All Ages)
You can search these by age or grade level, and there are reading guides for families.
Books That Foster
a Love of Math
(Early Childhood)
Suggestions from Stanford University's Early Math program.
21 Most Beautifully
Illustrated Math Books
for Kids (All Ages)
21 books chosen by a math educator and parent.
SJP2CA Middle Grades
Math Literacy Suggestions
Our in-house list of
math-inspired books for independent readers.
More Resources for Parents and Caregivers
Don't forget to visit the Bridges K-5 page or the Open Up Math page for more parent & caregiver resources specific to our classroom curriculum and learning. Resources for younger children can be found on our Early Childhood Math Resources page.
Family Guide to Pre-K to 12 Math
This guide, from the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM), provides a detailed explanation of mathematics in the classroom, from pre-kindergarten to grade 12.
Ways to Incorporate Math into ANY Book
Looking for some ideas to talk about math in the books you & your family read? Here are some strategies for reading about math with your younger children, and for encouraging your independent readers to think mathematically. For book ideas, try the lists above!
Math Anxiety Is Real: How to Help Your Child Avoid It
As educators we know that parents and caregivers may feel stressed about math, too.
This is a great guide for how to support your student’s math learning, even if math makes YOU cringe ☺
You can read the article, or listen to the podcast at the link above.
How to Boost Your Middle Schooler's Math Confidence and Success
This quick video from the Institute of Education Sciences is a resource for parents and caregivers of middle school students-- as the math content in middle and high school gets more challenging, even students who have been strong and confident with their math skills in elementary school may find they need a little more support. Check it out for tips to help them succeed!
12 Steps to Increase Your Child’s Math Achievement and Make Math Fun
Dr. Jo Boaler and her team from youcubed.org at Stanford University have a great set of strategies for parents and caregivers to support math achievement and make it fun!
Recursos en Español
From TODOS: Mathematics for All
Resources in Spanish for parents / families; teachers and students in bilingual classrooms; teacher educators and preservice teachers in bilingual teacher preparation programs.
Recursos en español para padres / familias; profesores/as y alumnos/as en aulas bilingües; formadores de docentes y estudiantes para profesor/a en programas bilingües de formación de docentes.
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