Join the Summer Math Adventure!

Summer reading programs have a longstanding history in schools and libraries, but how can libraries support students’ engagement with mathematics all year long? To keep students engaged in mathematical thinking throughout the summer, the

Wisconsin Mathematics Council (WMC) brought together a group of Wisconsin math educators in 2022 to create the Summer Math Adventure program for preK - 5th grade students and their families.

 

WMC wants to ensure that all children experience the wonder, joy, and beauty of mathematics in school and beyond. Students and families participating in the Summer Math Adventure build number sense and explore mathematics in the world around them through authentic activities related to five categories: around the home, outdoors, the arts, books, and games and puzzles.

 

The program is based on a “bingo board” of math activities for three age groups: PreK, Kindergarten - Grade 2, and Grades 3 - 5. A digital version of the activity sheets and support documents is hosted on the WMC website. A printable version is also available. The Summer Math Adventure was piloted in a few Wisconsin communities during the summer of 2022 and is ready for state-wide roll out in summer of 2023.

 

In coordination with the WI Department of Public Instruction (DPI), WMC has plans to promote the Summer Math Adventure alongside DPI’s Collaborative Summer Library Program (CSLP). Information about CSLP can be found at the CSLP website. WMC is happy to make the Summer Math Adventure FREE to all Wisconsin libraries. Through the generosity of the Wisconsin Mathematics Education Foundation we are able to offer grants to libraries to support this program.

 

To become a participating library, complete the brief interest form at this link.

 

This message is brought to you through the collaboration of Wisconsin Educational Media & Technology Association (WEMTA), Wisconsin Library Association (WLA), and the DPI.