Recently, we’ve been bringing balance scales out as part of our math play tables. Our colleague Yana Mohanty noticed that children were drawn to using 21st Century Pattern Blocks with the scales. So this past week, I decided to try that combination at the Children’s Museum of Discovery in Escondido. That day, most of the visitors were 2–4 years old.
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We were excited to take part in the National Math Stars Welcome Weekend this past Saturday! Throughout the day, families stopped by to explore hands-on math with our Bubble Tiles – and their creativity stole the show. We saw caterpillars, flowers, and even a pet dog named Fluffy! It’s always inspiring to see how math and imagination come together in
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We had a great time joining the Spooktacular celebration at the Bullock Texas State History Museum! Families came dressed in costumes, explored hands-on activities, and enjoyed a night full of creativity and discovery. Our team brought a few of our favorite math activities to share, and it was so fun to see kids and families diving right in – building,
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This past weekend, we launched our newest Math Room at Play Sharity in Deming, New Mexico! From the moment we arrived, we could feel how connected the Play Sharity community is. The staff greeted so many kids by name, and it was clear that this is a place where families truly belong. We’re so grateful to the amazing Play Sharity
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On the weekend of October 3rd, 2025, MathHappens celebrated the grand opening of a brand new Math Room at the Wise Wonders Science + Discovery Museum in Billings, Montana! The space officially opened with two lively shifts, one on Friday from 2–5 pm and another on Saturday from 12–3 pm, and both days saw a steady stream of families exploring,
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On Sunday, September 7th, MathHappens Foundation officially opened the doors to its newest Math Room at the North Country Children’s Museum! This exciting collaboration is part of MathHappens’ ongoing mission to create accessible, hands-on math experiences in community spaces across the country. The North Country Children’s Museum now joins a growing list of partners bringing math to life in fun,
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Thank you to Dr. Yossi Elron and the Davidson Institute for a terrific visit and the opportunity to share MathHappens philosophy and methods with twenty teachers, administrators and young adults preparing to work with schools on mathematics. In addition to Geometiles, 21st Century Pattern Blocks, Blocks Jr. and Bubble Tiles we selected a variety of materials to leave with the
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On Wednesday, July 30th, 2025, MathHappens joined Buda Library for the final event of their summer programming. MathHappens staff, Matt Hertel and Austin Bell traveled to the library to read, “Grandpa’s Quilt,” and with the help of library volunteers, Jessica, Liz, and Caitlin, guided two groups of 15-20 children through 3 fun mathematical activities. The kids had the opportunity to
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MathHappens had the privilege of presenting a hands-on session at the 2025 Summer Institute for Teachers hosted by the National Museum of the Pacific War. Elizabeth Wrightsman facilitated a workshop called “Ciphers, Cannons, and Cargo: A WWII Math Adventure.” It invited educators to explore how mathematics played a crucial role in shaping critical moments in the Pacific Theater during World
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In July 2025, MathHappens had the opportunity to attend the Conference for the Advancement of Mathematics Teaching (CAMT) in San Antonio. It was an insightful and inspiring experience to interact with so many math educators. Our booth was a hub of activity throughout the event. We brought a selection of our favorite models and hands-on materials for educators to explore.
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