Happy Holidays! Math, MathStart, Macy's, Fun and Lighting the Tree!
The last place in the world that I would have imagined myself on Black Friday was a crowded department store. But, there I was at Macy's Downtown Crossing store in Boston and it was packed! Not only was I there, but I was a featured part of the fun-filled Family Fun Day that lasted right up until the Tree Lighting Ceremony that evening. I was right there with The Elf on a Shelf, clusters of carolers and Santa himself!
In the middle of the massive children's department, between wild shopping frenzies, long check-out lines, promotional kiosks and craft tables was a huge red panel that said "Believe!" A large group was seated in front of the panel awaiting my arrival. I sat at a table, covered in red, and read my MathStart book, Missing Mittens, to the attentive crowd. They seemed to enjoy the reading so much that I asked if they wanted to hear another story. The response was unanimous and I read Less Than Zero next.
Both readings were peppered with questions about odd and even, and positive and negative numbers, and the children eagerly raised their hands to respond. Along with all the Christmas ornaments, their math skills were on full display! After the readings, each child received a free (with purchase) copy of Missing Mittens and I was delighted to personalize their books for them. I then did another reading for a new group of children and their parents.
Yes, Macy's Family Fun Day was lots of fun for me!
So let's continue the fun!
Here is The Missing Mittens Kids' Activity Sheet!
By the way, Less Than Zero's very own Perry the Penguin is one the "stars" in The Main Street Kids' Club: A MathStart Musical!
Happy Holidays and Happy Math Everybody!
