Keep the Pumpkin, Change the Task: What Makes a Math Activity Meaningful

Your kids are quiet, scissors are snipping, and everyone is busy with the pumpkin activity. But what are they actually busy doing? Rather than asking whether seasonal activities belong in math class, the better question is whether kids are engaged with the activity or engaged with the math. In this episode, we look at the difference between busy hands and busy minds, and how to keep the fun while making sure the thinking happens too. In this episode, you’ll explore: Why a happy, b...