Nevada Nonprofit Helping Kids See Math In A New Way
If your child struggles in math, Nevada Math can help. Formerly called Northern Nevada Math Club, the nonprofit has grown so much that they had to change their name. To…
If your child struggles in math, Nevada Math can help.
Formerly called Northern Nevada Math Club, the nonprofit has grown so much that they had to change their name. To reflect that they reach across the entire state of Nevada to help kids and their families. For eight years, the nonprofit has been providing enriching math opportunities for Nevada students in grades 1-12.
But they don't stop there. The nonprofit also holds events open to the entire community. In an interview with KoloTV, Executive Director Sherry Griffin explained the mission of Nevada Math. Their ultimate goal is to help kids see math as bigger than just homework in school. They want to help kids see that mathematics can be fun and have a big impact on their lives.
Nevada Math goes beyond helping kids understand math to better expand their skills. They also help children with their thinking and problem solving skills in their workshops. Which goes well beyond skills needed for a math-focused career.
Community events for the entire family.
Nevada Math holds community events called Family Math Nights. Which is an after school event that invites students and their families to experience math in a more fun way than schools traditionally deliver it. The event includes games and puzzles, art and more. All incorporating math in some way.
The organization is calling for volunteers to help in their efforts to carry out their mission. Paige Hunt, the Family Math Nights coordinator, told KoloTV that volunteers don't have to be experts in math. They just need a passion for helping kids.
Nevada Math also offers classes, camps and contests to help kids be more passionate about and skilled in math. You can get more information about the resources and volunteers opportunities through Nevada Math on nevadamath.org.
WTH Are Your Kids Saying? An A To Z Slang Guide
Ok parents, I did it for you - combed through some of the most common teen slang that kids are using in 2023.
Now some of it you’ll be familiar with, because you ARE a parent, or an aunt, or uncle, or grandparent! But some of it may surprise you. Is your kid using weird terminology or phrases? I mean IRL, what the heck are they saying?
Keep in mind that popular slang terms often are attributed to Gen Z, TikTok, Instagram, or other parts of pop culture It’s also important to note that so many of these words and phrases stem from the roots of African American Vernacular English (AAVE).
Okay Parents, Here's The A-Z Slang Guide
Adults - here's some help from A to Z:
As parents, you will eventually catch on to their kids slang, so often kids will opt for emojis instead of typing out full words. So here’s some help with the emoji slang - at least the ones I can get away with.
What Emojis Kids Are Using & What They Mean
The Peach
It's a booty, rear-end - a BUTT!
Turkan Rahimli via iStock for Getty ImagesPanting Face
Hot! Or HAWT!!
Ysr Dora via iStock for Getty ImagesA Cap
Symbolizes a lie, which could also be called a “cap.” (see above list)
photosynthesis iStock via Getty IamgesThe Devil
Feeling frisky, or naughty, Or - nasty.
Ysr Dora via iStock Getty ImagesThe Eyes
Used when sending or receiving nudes.
checha via iStock Getty ImagesChili Pepper
Indicates “spiciness." (inappropriate or risque content)
Yulia Melnyk via iStock via Getty ImagesEar of Corn
Represents "porn," especially on TikTok
Turkan Rahimli via iStock Getty imagesThe Eggplant
Please tell me you know.
Sudowoodo via iStock Getty ImagesA Taco
Again, please tell me you know...
Turqay Melikli via iStock Getty Iamges
