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The Mighty Multiplication Project Increases Fact Fluency

This 2023 program studied the effectiveness of kinesthetic learning strategies on students’ multiplication fluency and attitudes toward math.

National Youth Confidence Day with Math & Movement

National Youth Confidence Day is on October 20th. Here’s how we’re building confidence in kids!

Year-Round School Calendars: The Pros and Cons of Balanced Schedules

How do year-round school calendars work? Will they help mitigate learning loss in US students? Find out about the benefits and the disadvantages of these balanced schedules.

Back to School 2023: Will Extreme Heat Affect Student Learning?

Amidst the hottest July on record and an ongoing Arizona heatwave, back to school season is underway. How does the extreme heat affect learning, especially when only some schools have air conditioning?

Can Kinesthetic Lessons Help With Pandemic Learning Loss Recovery?

Research shows the pandemic’s effect on students and the consequences of unfinished learning. Can movement help with learning loss recovery?

7 Ways to Practice Math Over the Summer

The Importance of Math Practice Over the Summer There is always a big push from schools and libraries to keep kids’ reading skills sharp over summer break. It is fairly simple to set a goal number of books to read, but what about summer math practice? Preventing the ‘summer slide’, or summer learning loss, with […]

5 Ways To Celebrate National Creativity Day With Movement

What is National Creativity Day? National Creativity Day is a relatively new celebration observed on May 30th. The day was established in 2018 by Hal Croasmun and the company ScreenwritingU to recognize and appreciate all types of creators. When you think of creativity, you may think of painting, photography, theatre, dancing, or writing. There are […]

CHSC Grants Bring Math & Movement To More NYS Schools

NYS Grants Bring Math & Movement to MLK Elementary School Thanks to a Creating Healthy Schools and Communities (CHSC) grant, students at Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary School in Wyandanch, NY have been using Math & Movement materials – and they’ve been having a lot of fun with them! The CHSC team recently reached out […]

5 Card Ideas for Teacher Appreciation Week

What is Teacher Appreciation Week? National Teacher Appreciation Week is a dedicated time to recognize all educators and what they do for their students. Many schools celebrate by hosting breakfasts or luncheons, giving treats or small gifts, and sharing appreciation through cards. Teacher Appreciation Week 2023 is May 8 – 12. Former first lady Eleanor […]

Americans Want K-12 Math Education To Be Relevant

Americans Share Their Thoughts on K-12 Math Education The results of a recent survey conducted by the Global Strategy Group revealed that Americans are largely dissatisfied with K-12 math education. A majority of respondents both ranked math as the most important subject and as the subject most in need of updating. These findings raise an […]