MATH IS NOT THE ENEMY: Learn how to Help the Children in Your Life Learn Math with Two Free Workshops at the Library

Exciting and informative workshops plus your attendance equals math success for your children and students.

The Tompkins County Public Library and Dani Novak, director of Ithaca College’s Math Learning Center, will present two workshops designed to alleviate the fears associated with and explore creative, fun ways to empower children to learn math.

Dr. Novak’s first workshop will be held on Sunday, April 6 from 1:00 to 2:30 PM. This workshop is best suited for parents and teachers of kindergarten through fifth-graders. It will focus on ways to make math fun by relating it to the child’s world.

Volunteers will be available to help supervise children while parents attend the workshop.

The second workshop will be held from 1:00 to 2:30 PM on April 20th. This workshop is specially-designed with the older student in mind. Parents and teachers of middle and high school students will learn about resources available to help kids who dislike math or get frustrated and discouraged by the subject. Novak will offer tools for combating these frustrations through learning and exploring. Students are also welcome to attend.

These programs are free and open to the public and will be held in the Library’s Thaler-Howell Programming Room. Reservations are appreciated but not required.

For more information contact the Youth Services department at (607) 272-4557 extension 275.