Family Math Activities

Notice & Wonder

By asking "What do you notice? and "What do you wonder?" we help children slow down to see all the parts of a bigger picture. This is the beginning of sense-making.

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Mathematizing

When you practice seeing and interpreting the world through a mathematical lens, you are mathematizing! You are not just doing math but thinking mathematically.

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Math Chat: Where Did You See Math Today?

Take a few minutes at dinner, in the car, or on a walk to ask: Where did you see math today? How did it show up for you? Were you mathematizing (thinking mathematically) or did it just catch you by surprise?

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Paper & Pencil Games

Paper and pencil games are a fantastic way to engage in strategic thinking with minimal materials. Here are some classic and lesser known games that are both fun and intellectually stimulating.

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