Volume 6
March
Geometry
The ability to identify and describe
shapes, sizes, positions, directions, and
movement is important in many work
situations, such as construction and
design, as well as in creating and
understanding art. Becoming familiar
with shapes and spatial relationships in
their environment will help children
grasp the principles of geometry in
later grades.
Developing Mindsets that Promote Growth
What do we mean by “mindset”?
Mindsets are the assumptions and expectations we have for
ourselves and others. These attitudes guide our behavior and
influence our responses to daily events.
- Dr. Robert Brooks
Tips for Fostering a Growth Mindset:
Tip # 2. Emphasize the joy of learning for learning’s sake.
 When discussing school, talk about learning as a means
for personal reward, growth, intellectual challenge, and
opportunity – not a means to earn a grade or get into a
great university.
Family Math Activity K – 3:
Big Ideas:
Shapes of different
dimensions and their
properties can be
described mathematically.
 Use shape stickers to make a shape picture. Try
to use as many different shapes as you can.
Describe your picture and the shapes in it. Tell
why you used those shapes.
Family Math Activities 4-6: Symmetry
 With your child, identify all the symmetrical capital
letters.
Have your child sort the capital letters
according to whether they have one line or two lines of
symmetry.
 Go on a symmetry hunt. With your child, find shapes,
objects, patterns and designs around your home that
have lines of symmetry. (Look at wallpaper, floor tiles,
Grades 7 & 8: Continuing
the Conversation About
Money Decisions!
Let’s discuss some factors affecting
“Money Decisions”…
 Ask your child to think about and
identify a movie, TV show, video
game, website, app, or book that
deals with money.
 Ask, what is the key message about
money that your child got from
their experience?
Discuss some of the ‘lessons’ that
could be learned from the
experiences your child has had.
Note: Consider factors that affect money
decisions: emotions, friends and peers,
customs, traditions, habits, family
members, latest styles and fads,
advertising, incentives, and personal
values.
pictures and designs on packaging)
Elementary Mathematics Program Team