Practice Math Skills at MoMath Family Friday

Parents read to their kids, sing together, and bake. Looking for something new and refreshing? Do some math. You might be thinking that you are just not a math person. But are you? Math is a part of your everyday life from the moment you wake up. As a parent, you influence how your child thinks about mathematics and it is extremely important to start with a positive attitude toward math. Join MoMath for the next Family Friday, "Reach Out and Touch Space!"presented by Two Sigma on Dec. 14 at 6:30pm.

Using Geometiles, LEGOs, and 3D prints, explore the fascinating world of tessellations in the plane, on the sphere, and even in the mysterious hyperbolic space. Go on a journey through the fascinating world of patterns in space with Dartmouth mathematician and geometer, Bjoern Muetzel, free of charge.

Research shows that merely expressing a fear of math ("I'm just not that good at it") can negatively impact how your child will learn

The good news is that math is so ubiquitous that you are bound to find it in somehing you enjoy in everyday life. Whether shopping at your local farmer's market, calculating time and distance when planning a family trip, or baking holiday desserts, there are always opportunities for playful mathematical exploration