Math: Side by SideNotice More. Wonder Together.Good ideas are worth sharing
You don’t have to figure this out alone. Find an idea that fits your family, try it together, and see where the conversation goes.
A book to share
DREME Family Math
Storybook guides connect picture books with math words, questions, and an activity after reading.
Start here: Choose a book you already have or can borrow. Try one question and follow your child’s idea.
Early math · English and Spanish resources
An activity in your language
PBS SoCal
Bilingual activities, games, videos, and workshop materials organized around early math ideas.
Start here: Pick one topic that fits something your child enjoys. Most toolkit downloads require registration and login.
Early childhood · English and Spanish
A short video to watch together
Count Play Explore
Videos organized for ages 0–3, 3–5, and 6–8, with English and Spanish options.
Start here: Watch together, then pause to try a related idea with objects nearby.
Ages 0–8 · English and Spanish
Something to explore today
The Math Learning Center
Grade-based activities give families a place to explore mathematical ideas together.
Start here: Choose an activity connected to what your child is noticing at school or at home.
Elementary math · Activities by grade
A small daily routine
Bedtime Math
Playful stories and questions offer a way to make math part of family time.
Start here: Read a story together and choose a question that invites a conversation.
Family stories · Explore the Daily Math section
A book for a growing reader
Mathical Book Prize
A collection of math-inspired fiction and nonfiction, from picture books to books for teens.
Start here: Browse the grade-level lists and ask your library about a title that catches your child’s interest.
Ages 2–18 · Grade-level book lists
More voices and ideas
DREME Family Math
A collection of articles and organizations supporting families as they explore early mathematics.
Start here: Follow a topic that matters to your family and choose one idea to try this week.
Early math · Curated outside resources
Practice with a purpose
Math: Side by Side
Explore visual flash cards in four bands, then talk about the groups and strategies that helped.
A strategy game to share
Number Hive
Bring number facts into a game of choices. Play together and explain the strategy behind each move.
A puzzle to solve together
Math is Fun
Use the clues to fill the missing numbers. Discuss which clue gives you a useful place to begin.
A conversation for older children
Steve Wyborney
Estimate a quantity, use the clues to narrow the possibilities, and explain how your thinking changes. Explore the different challenge levels together.
After trying an activity, ask: “What surprised us?” “What did we figure out?” “What do we want to try next?” A sibling, grandparent, caregiver, or friend can be part of the conversation, too.
Find ideas for everyday moments →A little support, side by side
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