Our Programs
During each fall and spring, we run a 8-week “Number Sense” session for preschoolers and a 8-week topic-based session for homeschoolers on Mondays. During each summer, we run two 8-day (across two weeks) summer camps for grade specific content. Check out our upcoming sessions and mark your calendar!
All in-person programs are FREE! We are very thankful for the space, personnel, and tech support provided by HCC. And we are thrilled that you entrust your children to us and help us advance our understanding of math learning.
MathMagic Advanced Addition and Subtraction (1st-2nd) Winter 2026
Through group games, word problem theater, mistake detective games, math talks roundtables, we help children to construct conceptual understanding of math concepts and build fluency in computation skills. Topic includes place value, multidigit addition and subtraction strategies, and word problems.
MathMagic Intro to Multiplication and Division (2nd grade and up) Winter 2026
Through group games, word problem theater, mistake detective games, math talks roundtables, we help children to construct conceptual understanding of math concepts and build fluency in computation skills. Topic includes place value, multiplication table, multidigit addition and subtraction strategies, multiplication and division, word problems.
MathMagic Intro for Fractions (3rd grade and up) Fall 2026
The the ability to understand and work with fractions effectively is one of the most important foundations for middle school math and beyond. Unfortunately, for many children, fraction computation is where they start to struggle with math. Through group games, word problem theater, mistakes detective games, math talks roundtables, we help children to understand and work with fractions beyond the ideas of cutting pizzas and cakes.
If you have questions or suggestions for our in-person programs, feel free to contact us at
mathmagicstudio@gmail.com
Featured Activities
Puppet Shows
Being able to identify mistakes and correct them are crucial for learning, especially for addressing one’s math misconceptions. However, young children tend to interpret mistakes as a reflection on their lack of ability, instead of seeing mistakes as a chance to learn. So they tend to either deny or ignore their mistakes. During our program we use puppets to help children ease this fear of mistakes and learn to focus on the math tasks.
Word Problem Theater
The key to solving a word problem is to understand the story in the problem and figure out what needs to be done. Without understanding the story in the problem, children often respond to a word problem by guessing how to fit all the given numbers into an equation that they learn. We bring your child’s understanding of word problems back to their most original meanings–the stories in the problems.
Mistakes Detectives
Children tend to interpret mistakes as a reflection of their lack of ability instead of opportunities to learn. Adults often don’t feel comfortable addressing children’s mistakes directly either, worrying that such responses will hurt their children’s feelings or self-esteem. We invite participants to identify incorrect answers of problems posted on the wall. We know all kids are great at finding other people’s mistakes, and they won’t be shy talking about and correcting those mistakes.
How to Join Us
Location
Hickory Creek Church
10660 W. Lincoln Hwy Frankfort, IL 60423
Time
For specific dates, please click on the details for each program.
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