Early math skills can unlock powerful opportunities for children. Research has found that if you give your children a strong math start by the age of five, then you're setting them up for all kinds of success.
The tools below will help stations and organizations facilitate young children's and families' development of math knowledge, interest, positivity, and leadership skills by supporting family engagement around math in both at-home and out-of-home settings.
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The suggested copy below is meant as a starting point for organizations to promote their initiatives. Adapt the copy to better accommodate the offerings of your program. And please be sure that your specific Call to Action points parents toward where your organization is distributing your Family Math resources.
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