Name: 5 ways to share math with kids
Uploaded: 2019-01-02T22:47:52Z
Duration: 14 min 42 s
Description: Mathematics is not about following rules, it's about playing—and exploring, fighting, looking for clues, and sometimes even breaking things, according to Dan Finkel. In this playful, inspiring talk, the founder of Math for Love offers teachers and parents alike a five-step guide to sharing the beauty and playfulness of mathematical thinking with children.

Mathematics is not about following rules, it's about playing—and exploring, fighting, looking for clues, and sometimes even breaking things, according to Dan Finkel. In this playful, inspiring talk, the founder of Math for Love offers teachers and parents alike a five-step guide to sharing the beauty and playfulness of mathematical thinking with children.


Dan Finkel: 5 ways to share math with kids

5 ways to share math with kids

Challenging the notion that math is a rigid discipline, embracing questions and play can unlock profound understanding and joy.

By not being the 'answer key', educators foster a culture of curiosity and exploration, leading to deeper mathematical insights.

Exploring 'what if' scenarios, like imagining 2+2=12, can lead to groundbreaking discoveries and inject playfulness into math.