Family Math Night

Family Math Night is a concept that essentially mixes math practice with family game night. The goal is to practice math in a stress-free environment by bringing the family together to play math games one day a week (or month, or whatever works for your family).

It’s also a great time for family to get together. Just as family game night is about more than winning a board game, Family Math Night is about more than fractions.

By learning while having fun, children may be able to avoid math anxiety. Additionally, since children often spend a lot of time with family during the summer, Family Math Night may help to prevent summer brain drain. 

There are a variety of online resources to help develop Family Math Night.  Rock Round School District in Texas offers a free site of family games involving math. Scholastic offers a variety of fun activities for parents to play with their children, many of which can be used for Family Math Night.

Teachers can also organize Family Math Nights. This is a great opportunity to introduce families to one another and bridges school and home life. Gardner Pilot School in Massachusetts successfully implemented this approach, working with Harvard’s School of Education. 

Have you organized a Family Math Night? Has it helped your students with math? Is it fun? Leave some ideas for fun math games or suggestions for making the night fun for the whole family.