E very child and adult needs to know and understand mathematics. It’s part of our everyday life. We all “do math.” We count money, measure things, sort from biggest to smallest, know how many miles it is into town and how long it takes to get there. At work, we may use spreadsheets, a calculator or computer, a cash register, or a precision measuring tool. The list goes on and on. Children are taught mathematics in school, but research shows that families are an essential part of this learning process. In other words, by doing math with your children and supporting math learning at home, you can make a great difference. There are many ways to make math part of your family’s life. As you establish your own traditions for supporting your children’s math learning, consider the following checklist of key ideas.