Roots and Wings Math - 5 Same But Different Prompts

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5 "Same But Different" Prompts for Toddlers

Turn everyday talk into math talk!

Get a prompt for each day of the week to create conversations that build the thinking and vocabulary needed for later mathematical thinking.

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Hi, I'M ERIN!

I am an experienced educator working to transform math learning into a positive and meaningful journey.

This was my motivation for founding Roots and Wings Math in 2024. With over 19 years of experience in teaching and school leadership and a Master’s degree in Teaching Mathematics, I’m passionate about helping parents and educators create positive, lasting math experiences that empower every learner.

The research around early math skills clearly shows that kids who enter kindergarten with strong math skills do well for years to come - and those that are shaky when they start school are very likely be struggling all the way through school. Yet no one talks about this, as we certainly don't get guidance on what we should be doing with our preschool kids to set them up for math success.

That's where I come in. Through Roots and Wings Math, I aim to equip parents with the tools and strategies to help every child develop both the roots to build a strong foundation and the wings to soar with confidence in math.

"Erin's work and approach have added so much value to our math learning as a family.

Her focus on everyone being a math person has changed our language so that it's clear to our kids that we are problem-solvers, and that math is one way that happens. Our confidence has grown along with our kids'. This is a great foundation for helping us to talk about math in everyday, low-lift kinds of ways around the house and our daily lives, and to focus on thinking and talking about concepts. It relieves some pressure and is much more fun."

REBECCA / PARENT AND FORMER PRINCIPAL

"I can't think of anyone I'd rather have work with my child in the field of mathematics and numeracy than Erin.

She excels at working with children and helping them unlock their full mathematical potential. If a student has put up walls when it comes to mathematical learning, Erin won't tear the walls down; she will work with the child so they will tear the walls down themselves."

KEVIN / PARENT AND EDUCATOR