Family

STEAM Challenge - Dinner Table Cube Math

Starfire knows every kid can excel at math! Math that happens within the family, the community, and everyday life supports kids to strengthen their math awareness, understanding and confidence. 

Kids can engage in vibrant and plentiful math learning opportunities, even around the dinner table! Check out the awesome challenge we've shared below!  We suggest enjoying them as a family.

We’re sharing a fun math challenge called “Cube Conversations” to promote math talk around the table from Steve Wyborney, an Oregon based math teacher.

Take a look at these increasingly challenging Cube Conversation images and ask:

  • How many cubes?

  • How do you know?

  • What do you see?

  • How else can you see it?

Starfire teachers share fun and collaborative math challenges that let kids know that they can excel in math and have fun! 

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Mindfulness for Kids

How to keep our kids thriving during challenging times?

For kids of all ages, mindfulness is a powerful tool to increase happiness and well-being. This in-depth guide from The New York Times explains how families can cultivate this profoundly beneficial habit, and shares some valuable tips and activities that develop compassion, self-awareness and empathy.
https://www.nytimes.com/guides/well/mindfulness-for-children

Let us know how your family practices mindfulness in the comments!