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Family Math Toolbox

Parent-Reviewed Activities, Resources, & Tips

We have collaborated with our Parent Advisory Council to gather some of the best tools for parents, families, and educators to use when practicing or talking about Family Math. If you have an idea for something we should add to this library, get in touch with us at info@familymath.org.

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Explore the Family Math Toolbox

  • Partnering for Possibility: Supporting Children with Learning Differences in Math

    Every child learns math differently—and those differences can be strengths. This new brief from the Center for Family Math shares practical strategies, everyday activities, and collaboration tips to help families and educators create joyful, inclusive math experiences that build confidence and success.

  • Family Math Developmental Briefs

    This series of briefs highlights for families ways they can support family math as their children grow from early childhood through adolescence.

  • Make it Math Toolkits

    Toolkits for families with tips for (1) exploring math in everyday settings and (2) advocating for family math in schools and communities. Developed by parent leaders at NAFSCE’s Center for Family Math.

  • REL’s Family/Caregiver Resources & Activities

    Detailed guide with videos and activities for teaching math to young children. Created by the Institute of Education Sciences’ Regional Education Laboratory (REL) program.

  • YouCubed at Home

    A collection of math tasks that have been modified to be done easily at home by parents and children. Tasks are shared via short videos or downloadable documents.

  • Colorín Colorado

    Features resources including articles and book lists for teachers and parents of pre-K through 12th grade English Language Learners. Available in English and Spanish.

  • Early Family Math

    Includes dozens of free, educator-developed math games, puzzles, and activities for families and teachers.

  • Young Mathematicians

    This initiative by Education Development Center (EDC) offers 50 math games for home and school. Includes printable materials, directions, and videos available in English, Spanish, and Portuguese.

  • PBS SoCal Family Math Toolkit

    A collection of 350 multimedia resources in English and Spanish for educators, including: simple overviews of family math; games, videos, and activities across many math topics; and resources for leading your own family math workshop.

  • Zeno Math Partner Resources

    Includes session materials for five math-focused workshops (Math is: For Everyone, Racial Equity, Literacy, Family Engagement, Art & Movement, and Social-Emotional Learning) and game resources in English and Spanish.

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