Sunshine Math FAQs

Sunshine Math FAQs

What is Sunshine Math?

Sunshine Math is a program designed as an enrichment opportunity for self-directed learners in mathematics. The basic purpose of Sunshine Math is to provide the extra challenge that self-motivated students need in mathematics, and to do so in a structured, long-term program that does not impinge on the normal classroom routine or the time of the teacher. This program was designed by and purchased from the Florida Panhandle Area Consortium. It is considered an extracurricular activity, as it is not tied to the classroom curriculum.

How many worksheets should I expect?

The program runs for 25 weeks for grades 1-5. Worksheets are available through the school’s PTO website, and should be completed on a weekly basis. 

What if my child can’t answer all of the questions?

If a problem is proving too difficult for your child, allow him/her to move on to another one and revisit that problem on another day. Encourage him/her to try his/her best and praise all efforts. Success does not necessarily mean getting all the answers correct, but can be measured by a gained confidence with numbers, a willingness to try, and an enjoyment of math. This is a voluntary, supplemental program that is supposed to be FUN! The program is not related to your child’s grade or his/her performance at school.

There are questions my child hasn’t learned at school yet! How can he/she be expected to know what to do?

Remember that Sunshine Math is a program designed to extend beyond their curriculum, so students are not expected to know all the answers. Please remind your child of this if he/she shows signs of discouragement. Questions that are new and unfamiliar will keep re-appearing—hopefully, by the end of the program, your child will be comfortable with them, having gained a better grasp of these newly introduced concepts.  If you wish to assist your student, it is very reasonable to discuss the process of how to solve the type of question and to review the answers.  

How do I know the answer is correct?

The Answer keys are available on the website for your convenience. We hope they will be a useful resource as you work with your child. 

What if we don’t have time to do the worksheet this week?

With the understanding that your child’s homework takes priority over participating in the Sunshine Math program, please turn in worksheets whenever ready. However, we encourage you to make sure your child has returned all the completed worksheets to school before a scheduled Milestone, so that we may recognize his/her achievements.

What are the Milestones?

We would like to acknowledge your child’s efforts with Sunshine Math. That is why we established to have 3 Milestones during the year: 

Milestone 1: Worksheets 1-8 -- January 3, 2025

Milestone 2: Worksheets 1-16 -- March 7, 2025

Milestone 3: Worksheets 1-25 -- May 16, 2025 -- Students completing all 25 worksheets by May 16, 2025, will receive a certificate of program completion.

Where do the students return their completed worksheets? 

As a protective measure for students, teachers, parents, and volunteers, the Franklin School Sunshine Math program is asking students to temporarily stop turning in completed worksheets to their teachers for the duration of the 2024-2025 school year. Once your child has completed one or more worksheets, parents are asked to simply verify that the work has been completed via email to the Sunshine Math team at dragonsunshinemath@gmail.com

What if I do not want to participate in the program anymore?

Although we strongly encourage families to continue the program, you can always withdraw from the program by sending an email to dragonsunshinemath@gmail.com

Who should I contact if I have any questions?

Please send any questions to dragonsunshinemath@gmail.com

 Please do not ask the classroom teachers, since this program is independent of the classroom curriculum.