Connecting Parents to Your Math Classroom

Benefits of Including Parents in Your Class' Math Journey
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• Better outcomes for students
• Increase in student engagement
• Increase in school reputationÂ
• Increase in parent support for the class
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Testimonials
"Alison makes learning relaxed, happy, and fun. She is relaxed and happy as a teacher and that’s what makes it all work."Â
Second Grader
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"Alison has a deep understanding of what works in today's math classroom and how to explain that to parents in ways that are concrete, actionable, and highly engaging. Her work with parents at our school has empowered our community to transform the way we teach math with confidence and clarity. She brings passion, expertise, and a deep understanding of what parents want and need to know to each of her sessions, and our parents always leave wanting more."
Lindsay Hershenhorn Director of Curriculum and Program Innovation
Children's Day School
Essential Course for Parents of 4, 5, and 6 Year OldsÂ
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They will....
• Learn simple ways to engage in math at home using common household objects.
• Develop confidence in their ability to help their child with math.Â
• Learn about the main math skills children are developing at this age.Â
Share this link with parentsEssential Course for  Parents of 2nd-5th GradersÂ
They will....
• Learn multiple strategies for each of the four operations (addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division).
• Develop confidence in their ability to support their child in math.Â
• Learn the research behind why math is being taught differently than when they were in school.Â
Share this link with parentsFree Resources for Teachers
• Download a List of Great Math Tasks to Do with Parents.  Get them engaged in math so they will have a better idea of what their children are doing in math class.
• Direct parents of K-8 students to the Homework Help section of my webpage (top right corner).  Here I explain many of the strategies that students are using so that parents will understand how to use them too.
• Share code "Parents2023" with families in your class so they can receive 30% off my online courses.  When parents have a better understanding of the strategies we are using with K-8 students, they will be better able to support their children at home.