Lil’ Mathematician Program
Kindergarten and first grade is the best time for kids to fall in love with math! Math builds on itself and it’s important for our little students to have a solid foundation. Our innovative Lil’ Mathematician program has three components: tutoring, kid-sized materials, and teaching tools.
Tutoring
Instead of the traditional in-person tutoring model, we adapted the award-winning Khan Academy Kids app to tutor kindergarteners and first graders both in the classroom and at home (via iPads and cellular internet). As each child progresses at his/her own pace, we supplement the online learning with targeted math activities.
Kid-Sized Materials
Dot-to-Dot Pads
To date, 13 dot-to-dot pads are in production. In the past, teachers have been
All Direction Number Bonds
This colorful page has number bonds in all four directions. Each direction is a
Teaching Tools
We wish to bring math instruction to life with memorable learning experiences. These teaching tools were requested/inspired by the classroom teachers and will be used for years to come.
Math Cubes
3-D Geometric Solids
Primary Shape Templates
Getting a Handle on Math
Gigantic Ten Frames
Math News
Number Bond Pads
All direction # bonds
Gigantic Ten-Frames
Convenient after-school tutoring
Kudos to Khan Academy Kids
Getting a Handle on Math
We thank our Kid-Sized Materials paper sponsor, Walmart River City Marketplace, and our cadre of volunteers who cut and assemble the materials. Year after year, they make these materials possible!
Our Sponsors:
We thank our Know & Grow Lil’ Mathematician donors:
Walmart River City Marketplace
Linda Brunson, Board Member
William & Helen Thomas Charitable Trust, Bank of America, N.A., Co-Trustee
CSX Transportation
Sam’s Club, Busch Drive
Florida Philanthropic Network
