http://literacyleadershipandlife.blogspot.com/2014/02/fall-in-love-with-reading.html
While literacy is my passion I definitely wanted a fun atmosphere for our math event. Thanks to the great idea of a 1st grade teacher we hosted "Nachos & Numbers."
The only parameters provided were that teacher teams had to create math games for families to enjoy together. Our second grade team had students create their own math games, Caine's Arcade style. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=faIFNkdq96U (If you're unfamiliar with Caine's Arcade it is a must see.) We had bingo, a real life in & out box, dominoes, card games, trail games, a duck pond, and much more.
After a musical by our first and second graders our families hit the halls to play math games and learn math strategies that would support student learning. Students were asked to visit five math stations, get their punch card punched, and return to the cafeteria for nachos. We had a HUGE turnout.
It was exciting to see our reading teachers embracing math. Math night opened the doors for many conversations about how parents can support math instruction through relevant daily activities...laundry-sorting, shopping-money, driving-measurement.
Parent nights always serve as a simple reminder that these parents love their babies. They send us the best they have to offer-their precious children. With a little insight and some encouragement they are happy to support instruction.
Stay tuned for the remainder of the Parent Education Series:
March Madness SuperSTAARS
Tech Night & Parent Appreciation
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