Testimonials

Parents

“And she-she learned a lot of things. And-and she understands now how to count, you know?”

“Yeah, when they [the kids] come, they are so excited to come here to learn.”

“...I like a lot of stuff that they are doing… like the interactive work where kids get to play and touch with their hands… [I like] the hands-on [activities] and also the engagement, the one-on-one attention, that they are getting …”

“Before these classes, my kids didn’t know how to count. Now they count everything, people, fruits, materials, and they’re even able to explain family size changes. They’ve also made new friends. I’m so happy.”

“This program is very important to us. My son looks forward to every class, saying he has wonderful teachers. He could count before, but now he understands addition and subtraction too.”

“I am ready to enroll my younger child next. The kids love the environment and repeat what they’ve learned at home. It’s clear this will help them succeed in kindergarten.”

“For kids, especially my sone who likes to play, it feels like play but through these fun games and courses with their teacher, he ends up learning more than he can realize.”

“We had such fun time in this class and absolutely seen an increase in her math skills. We are so sad the class is over”

Teachers

“I saw some nice gains in the children who participated in the EMLI program. Not only did I see improvement in student math skills, but also a new confidence they gained. Students who would not participate in counting during circle time were now eager to participate.”

Pre-K Teacher, Montello Elementary School

“The Family Math classes are fabulous! They are designed to be culturally responsive and are bult to provide caregivers the foundational math concepts and core vocabulary needed to support their child’s mathematical growth. Children and families eagerly engage with hands-on activities, books and materials during the sessions and then are excited to bring all those materials home to continue their math learning at home with their families. Teachers report that they enjoy working with both the parents and children and that the two-generational approach used to develop a strong mathematical foundation is one of the most powerful ways to impact children’s school readiness.”

Monica Redlevske, Child Development Director, Promise Early Education Center.

Children

“I can do this all day long!” (after successfully completing an activity)

“Math is so much fun!”