Family Math

by Jean Kerr Stenmark, Virginia Thompson, Ruth Cossey

How can parents help their children with math at home? With over 300 pages of lively activities, the classic FAMILY MATH book represents one of the greatest strides taken to involve parents in the mathematics education of their children. Using easy instructions and simple objects such as beans, blocks, pennies, buttons, and string, parents and kids solve problems together. FAMILY MATH is a rich resource of math curriculum including number and estimation, logical thinking, probability and statistics, geometry, measurement, and calculators. The stimulating games, puzzles, and projects entice kids in playful ways to master math concepts. Because this book reinforces the basic school curriculum, it is also a must for teachers. The book has a step-by-step description of how to organize a FAMILY MATH class in your community. For families with children five to twelve years old. Grades K-8. 318 pp

Genres: Mathematics, Education, Nonfiction, Parenting, Teaching, Childrens, Teachers

319 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1986

Reviews

[Christina · Rating 5 out of 5]

This math resource is a true find. It is loaded with excellent ideas about teaching math to your children (K-8). Activities and games are fun and interesting and are set forth in a logical manner, grouped by concept. At 300+ pages of math games and activities, it is an invaluable resource. I've already ordered my own copy. Also look at Peggy Kaye's Games for Math, another excellent resource for fun math games.

[Nicholeen · Rating 5 out of 5]

Have you taught your children about Palendromes. Somehow we have been doing math for years and haven't hit these yet among lots of other cool inspiring math things. This is a great book that was referred to me by a math mentor to inspire my children to think more mathematically, not just learn how to do equations. So far, we are having a blast!

[Ardyth · Rating 2 out of 5]

Not nearly as many activities usable in a family environment as I had hoped. Some of them look great, most of them are the kind of thing that would send our son into full revolt mode.

I appreciated the Hundred Chart section -- they "covered" it in school but only to the extent of "this is a hundred chart." This book gave me some pattern identification stuff we can do together.

I also like the Calculators section, which was a pleasant surprise!

[Joan · Rating 5 out of 5]

Fortunately I taught Family Math. I loved it!! You can teach it to the entire family. We went to all sorts of communities in Los Angeles and had activities that were all hands-on and promoted an enjoyment of math!
Based on a British program that I learned in 1970 in Ed school at UC Berkeley -- called Nuffield Mathematics -- it finally made sense. Also based on the theories of Piaget.
Enjoy it!

[Marie · Rating 4 out of 5]

recommended in "Math Power"
I purchased it and have been happy with the suggested games. E keeps saying, "let's play another math game!" I'm sure more math-oriented parents are already intuitively doing these things with their kids, but this gives me the extra prod to wake up my math imagination.

[Laura · Rating 4 out of 5]

Great resource book for family fun and learning. This is resource book I will keep on our shelves and use from time to time throughout the next 15+ years! It has a good, easy to use set up. My kids have enjoyed the activities we have done from it so far. I look forward to doing more!

[Jeniann · Rating 4 out of 5]

Loaded with lots of great math activities and ways to understand math concepts more easily.

[Shauna · Rating 4 out of 5]

this book is a great idea . . . I just never seem to find the time to actually do it!

[Tammie · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great teaching resource
Activities
Games
Many concepts
Gr1-5

[Lisa · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great resource book for math fun, educational activities. Will be using it regularly with my 5 th grader

[Beatrix Quinn · Rating 5 out of 5]

Ideas for developing math skills by playing games together as a family.