Family Math

Education outlets argue that 'family math' — weaving counting, shapes and number talk into everyday parenting — should become as routine as reading bedtime stories. Writers say America is ready to embrace the practice, citing growing attention to early math skills and gaps that appear before children start school. The call is for parents and educators to treat math talk as a normal part of raising young children.

The Western Sullivan Public Library is offering a STEAM maker space for children, giving kids hands-on access to science, technology, engineering, arts and math activities. The library joins a growing number of public libraries adding maker spaces to support creative learning outside the classroom, and the program is drawing attention from local families in the community.

A parent is recreating games from Ben Orlin's book Math Games with Bad Drawings as online versions, letting their 9-year-old son choose which game gets built next. The project is being shared as a step-by-step account of taking a paper game online, one design decision at a time. It is drawing attention among programmers and educators interested in accessible, family-driven coding projects.

Celebrate Science Indiana has returned to the Indiana State Fairgrounds, staging a hands-on festival focused on science, technology, engineering and math. The event, covered by Indianapolis broadcaster WISH-TV, offers interactive exhibits and activities designed to engage visitors of all ages with STEM learning. The free festival continues to draw families and educators interested in exploring science in a practical, accessible setting.

The Phillip and Patricia Frost Museum of Science in Miami is hosting 'The Science Behind Pixar', an exhibition revealing the technology and math used in the studio's animated films. Visitors can explore how characters are modeled, animated and rendered, with interactive displays based on movies like Toy Story and Finding Nemo. Local outlets such as Artburst Miami are covering the show, which blends entertainment with hands-on science education for families.

The Phillip and Patricia Frost Museum of Science in Miami is presenting an exhibition or program inviting visitors to think like a Pixar animator, exploring the science and craft behind Pixar's animation techniques. The event gives guests a hands-on look at how animators use math, technology and storytelling to bring characters to life, drawing attention from families and animation fans in the Miami area.

Bio-Med Science Academy, a STEM school in Northeast Ohio, has been highlighted as School of the Week by regional parenting outlet Northeast Ohio Parent. The feature shines a light on the school's science, technology, engineering and math-focused curriculum and its role in the local education landscape, drawing attention from families considering STEM schooling options in the area.