Michele Dinneen-White was working in an early education outreach program when she realized something.  The program wasn’t actually...

When toddlers play, they grapple with complicated math concepts like more and same. A child’s playtime is the perfect time for parents...

We invite teachers and parents to join a pre-school/home collaboration that will bring joy to a lifetime of learning math. All it takes...

During children’s imaginary play is a great time for parents to throw a little math learning on the fun. As children play, they...

If children must hear and use a new word 24 times before 80% of them can remember it, teachers will need help making sure special words...

Scientists predict that in 2050 nine major cities will be under water due to climate change (think New York, Los Angeles, Singapore)....

Parents who talk about big ideas in math prepare their children to do well in school and at home. What are big math ideas? Math is more...

Invite parents to explore the meanings of the word “more” at home while their children explore the math of more at school. Give families...

What is the same about 5 fingers and 5 spoons? The quantity or number of them. This is a truly difficult concept to get. It is an...

In Chicago winter can defy spring with its tradition of one last snowstorm to bury the first yellow daffodils to decide to bloom. That is...