Would you like to do math with your babies and toddlers — real math, not just counting and simple shapes — but don’t know how? For the last few years, Maria Droujkova has been teaching parents to do advanced, fun math with young children. I had the chance to lurk on a discussion group this summer and thoroughly enjoyed it. Now she is taking the next step — and you are invited to join in the fun!
The Moebius Noodles project includes:
- Cool math concepts.
Symmetry, fractals, coordinate planes, functions, transformations, topology, and more. - Math that grows with your child.
Games and activities are adaptable to a wide range of ages, from babies to teens. - Math your child owns.
Plenty of variations and suggestions to help kids bring math into their own worlds. - Active and open support group.
A community of parents who share stories and photos, discuss examples, modify games, and ask and answer questions. - Math therapy for parents.
For those who feared and disliked math in school, this project offers a second chance as you experience the math-rich world around you through playing with your child.
Maria is offering a variety of “Secret Rewards” (including free copies of the Moebius Noodles book) to those who chip in toward the project. Check out her Moebius Noodles blog post for more information.
Denise Gaskins' Let's Play Math 