Math Anywhere
Originally established in 2017, Math Anywhere is a community-based project which aims to build positive math experiences outside of school and help teach that math is all around us and that math can be playful!
Professional Development & Learning
A regional collaboration with Educational Service District 112, NW Washington STEM Network, the Snohomish STEM Network, Child Strive, Opportunity Council and Child Care Aware of Northwest Washington supported development of FREE asynchronous training courses. Each course is eligible for 3 Clock or STARS Hours.
- Course 1: Math Anywhere! Invite Math Play into Every Day
- Course 2: How Many? Noticing and Talking about Quantity
- Course 3: Find Shapes: Exploring Geometry in our Landscapes
Math Anywhere Printables
The Number Game: These little printables make great scavenger hunt activities for kids to get moving while doing math! They print out 2-up on a sheet. Available in Spanish and English.
Math Play Every Day: Need a little help getting the math conversation started with your young children or students? These place-based printables might be just what you need!
Dashboards, Reports, and Technical Assistance
State of the Children Dashboard – Washington STEM
The State of the Children dashboard presents 2022 data on demographics, language, cost of care, and wage disparities from all regions across the state.
Reports
State of the Children Economic Impact: Snohomish County
These regional reports provide data and recommendations to help employers lower absenteeism and create a workplace that supports families. (Updated 2024, formerly the Family Friendly Workplace reports.)
Click here to read the Snohomish County Report.
Click here to review reports for regions across the state.
From Ready Nation (July 2024): The Economic Impacts of Insufficient Child Care Cost Washington State $5 Billion Annually
Survey: Lack of Childcare Impacts on Employers
Lack of access to early learning and child care is a critical workforce issue in Snohomish County. To understand the impact of child care on hiring and retention for Snohomish County business, we gathered crucial data from businesses which will guide us in developing family-friendly workplace policies.
The final report was submitted to Snohomish County, and shared with the Board of Trustees for Economic Alliance Snohomish County, along with other Stakeholders. View the final report here.
Missed our Coffee Chat on this topic? Rewatch the session here on YouTube; view the Survey Responses Presentation here. Check out the resources from the Coffee Chat below.
Resources from Washington STEM:
Resources from Washington State Department of Commerce:
Resources from Snohomish County Early Learning Coalition:
Technical Assistance for Employers & Providers
Washington State Department of Commerce: The Employer-Supported Child Care Technical Assistance Program (also known as Family-Friendly Workplaces) offers professional, no-cost business consultations that support employers in becoming family-friendly.
Center for Retention & Expansion of Child Care Northwest (C-RECC NW): At the Center for Retention & Expansion of Child Care Northwest (C-RECC NW) we work to sustain, strengthen and expand child care in Island, San Juan, Skagit, Snohomish, and Whatcom Counties. We develop collaborative partnerships between business organizations and community members across all sectors, while providing current and aspiring child care providers with financial and technical assistance.
Child Care Aware of NW Washington: Provides families in Island, San Juan, Skagit, Snohomish, and Whatcom Counties with information and referrals to licensed child care facilities and supports child care providers through coaching, technical assistance, behavioral consultation, and professional development opportunities.