Everyone is capable of learning mathematics (Source:  Numeracy Guide) 

As parents we want to help our children become numerate citizens but are not sure how best to do this. Being numerate involves using some mathematics. Not everyone is confident with mathematics, or believes that they can do mathematics. One of the best ways we can help our children is to promote positive attitudes towards mathematics. For example, avoid making statements such as, ‘I was never any good at maths either’.

There is no such thing as a ‘maths brain’. Everyone (with a few exceptions who have severe learning difficulties) has the capacity to learn mathematics. Many believe that intelligence is unchangeable. But if you have a ‘growth mindset’ (Dweck, 2012) then you believe that you can achieve. You don’t give up when the work is challenging, or when you make mistakes. Mistakes are essential for learning and result in brain growth (Boaler, 2016).

View the TEDx Talk by Professor Jo Boaler (below) for more about mathematical mindsets and potential. 

How you can be good at math, and other surprising facts about learning | Jo Boaler | TEDxStanford 

Supporting Maths Learning at Home

Playing games with family members is a fun and enjoyable way to explore mathematical concepts, strategies, engage in logical thought, and problem-solve. Games teach collaboration and help students and their families develop perseverance. Families who experience the games played in school at home with their children witness first-hand the utility of games as a vehicle for promoting mathematical thinking. 

Families can play strategy games, such as, Connect 4, Junior Monopoly, Monopoly, Pass the Pigs, noughts and crosses, Mastermind, Guess Who, battleships, checkers, and chess, Mancala, card games and dice games (eg: Yahtzee). 

Some example games can be found in this PDF: 

Miss Emma Riolo - Instructional Coach (Numeracy)