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Author Greg Tang visits Errick Road by Julie Mills
“Math can be E-A-S-Y!” Students and parents heard these words over and over again on Jan. 16 as best-selling children’s author Greg Tang spoke to them during several interactive math workshops. Tang, critically acclaimed author of “The Grapes of Math, Math For All Seasons” and eight other children’s books, gave the children and parents easy strategies to use for math success. His books use clever riddles and pictures to convey and clarify easy math concepts that can be difficult for so many children and adults to master. His visit to the school, sponsored by B.E.N., was initiated by the first grade teachers, who wanted their students to have a deep, meaningful experience with an author’s work. First grade students did an in-depth study of Tang’s books to help them learn to count by 2, 5 and 10, which is a key skill in counting more efficiently. His creative books and workshop helped the students see that math can be easy if you know how to take big problems and break them into a series of smaller ones. Errick Road first grade teacher Brooke Harris said, “This was such a wonderful experience for the students. They are excited about math and are already putting his strategies to use in the classroom.” As part of his visit, all Errick Road parents were invited to attend a parent workshop where Tang challenged the way we usually think about math and numbers. About 40 parents were on hand to learn ways they can help their children become good at math and gain a better understanding of the way math is currently being taught. Errick Road mother of two Laura Mikolajczak said, “I can’t wait to use these ideas at home with both my second and fourth grader. I really think his approach makes sense and works fast. In fact, I am going to try to put his ideas to use for myself and change the way I view helping with math homework.” Many parents echoed those same sentiments as they left the school, armed with new information to help their kids.
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