Whole-Body Math Learning & More
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WE KNOW KIDS LIKE TO MOVE...but how do we harness all of their innate, kinetic energy in pursuit of conceptual understanding of mathematics? Math on the Move reminds us that the body is a thinking tool and that math is about more than memorization. In the book Malke illustrates the amazing learning that happens when the body and math come together in both dance and non-dance settings. |
BASED ON THE MATH IN YOUR FEET PROGRAM, the Moving Patterns game is an active, self-directed game about patterns, footwork, friends, and math.
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Presentations & Workshops
EducatorsWORKSHOPS | RESOURCES
Drawing from theory and research in the fields of embodied mathematics and math education, Malke presents a compelling case for meaningful math learning outside a textbook context and how to incorporate this approach into your own classrooms and teaching. READ MORE
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StudentsWORKSHOPS & RESIDENCIES
Percussive dance is the platform for a robust choreographic inquiry into mathematical thinking, practices and topics for elementary students. One-time workshops and the full residency experiences available.
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All AgesThere's a lot to be gained by exploring math concepts in a design setting, for both children and adults! This is the place where the Math in Your Feet approach is translated to all the best making supplies: straws, pipe cleaners, paper, glue and tape. READ MORE
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ResourcesFOR TEACHERS & FAMILIES
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Teaching Reviews
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"Your programming is incredible.You have such a gift for engaging students and creating space for them to gain confidence in their own creative choices." -Education Director, The Carnegie Center for the Arts, Covington, KY
"Malke is an amazing presenter. She utilizes her incredible dance background and combines it with math movements and vocabulary. My elementary teachers thoroughly enjoyed her workshop. One week after [our session], blue squares are marked and students are having a great time [with] Math In Your Feet." -Elementary Principal
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"Everyone with kids or interested in progressive education should check out Malke's blog and work. It is absolutely inspired and inspiring re: the young mind and math."
-Sam Bartlett, musician, illustrator, dad & Stuntologist "Malke was a dynamic teacher, demonstrating useful formative assessment and constructive feedback, and leading conversations that helped build content and connections as well as the classroom community." -Dr. John Golden, Associate Professor of Mathematics Grand Valley State University
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