Fun and Engaging Math Games and Activities for Home
Math doesn’t have to be boring! There are plenty of fun and engaging games and activities that can help your child practice math skills at home. Here are some ideas to get you started. Fun Math Games and Activities Math Bingo: Create bingo cards with math problems. As you call out the answers, your child […]
Bringing Math to Life: Real-World Applications for Your Child
Math is not just a subject confined to the classroom; it’s a vital skill used in everyday life. By showing your child the real-world applications of math, you can help them see its relevance and importance. Real-World Math Applications Shopping: Involve your child in budgeting and shopping. Ask them to compare prices, calculate discounts, and […]
Conquering Math Anxiety: Strategies to Help Your Child Overcome Fear and Anxiety
Math anxiety is a common issue that can hinder a child’s academic progress and confidence. As parents, we can play a crucial role in helping our children overcome this fear and develop a positive attitude towards math. Here are some effective strategies to support your child in conquering math anxiety. Understanding Math Anxiety Math anxiety […]
Building a Strong Math Foundation: Why Early Skills Matter for Your Child’s Success
As parents, we all want to give our children the best start in life, and building a strong math foundation is a crucial part of that journey. Foundational math skills like number sense, addition, subtraction, and place value are essential for your child’s academic success and everyday life. Let’s explore why these skills are so […]
Making Math Meaningful: Sharing Everyday Math with Your Child
As parents, we often look for ways to support our children’s education and help them see the relevance of what they learn in school. One powerful way to do this is by sharing the math we use in our jobs and everyday tasks with our children. By doing so, we can help them understand the […]
Unlocking Math Success: How Games Can Boost Fact Fluency in Elementary Students
As parents, we all want our children to succeed academically and develop a love for learning. One crucial area where many students struggle is math fact fluency—the ability to recall basic math facts quickly and accurately. Recent research shows that incorporating games into math practice can significantly enhance fact fluency, making learning both effective and […]
WTNH: Milford Organization Replaces Math Test with Games
MILFORD, Conn. (WTNH) — A Milford organization is known for teaching students the notoriously daunting subject of mathematics, using games rather than tests. The agency, Room 17 Math allows kids to explore being flexible thinkers and teaches them that it’s okay to make mistakes, organizers said. Read more here.
Milford/Orange Times: Milford Math Tutoring Service Achieves Non Profit Status
Room 17 Math Tutoring, named after the classroom where its founders first connected, has achieved nonprofit status, enhancing its ability to bring engaging math education to students. Discover how this Milford-based organization is expanding its reach and making a significant impact in the community in this article from The Orange Times.
Milford Living Page 6: Room 17 A Place Where Math Is Unexpectedly Fun
Discover how Room 17, a Milford-based non-profit, is transforming math education by making it engaging and fun for students of all ages. With a mission to spread the joy of mathematics, Room 17 is empowering students through innovative teaching strategies and hands-on experiences. Learn more about their unique approach and growing impact in the this […]
CT Post: Milford Women Start Nonprofit Math Tutoring Service
Discover the inspiring story of Monica Cavender and Sara Kaminski, two Milford educators who founded Room 17, a nonprofit organization dedicated to making math enjoyable and accessible for students of all ages. Learn how their innovative approach to math education is gaining national attention in this article from the Connecticut Post.