Dots, Dice & Domino Detectives - Family Workshop

This playful and practical session is designed for students in Years 1 and 2 and their accompanying family adult. 

For workshops designed for older students, check out: 

Playing with Multiplication — for students in Years 3 to 10

Playing with Algebra —for students in Years 3 to 10 

Playing with Fractions — for students in Years 5 to 10

Kind Mathematics: Reuniting rigour with creativity, confidence and joy — for adults and students aged 15+

Join us for Dots, Dice & Domino Detectives on Tue 11 Feb at the Nunawading Community Hub.

Each ticket admits one pair of detectives; one family adult and one child. Together we'll build our number power through collaborative activities, games and puzzles.   

This workshop is for people who...

• are curious about exploring maths concepts in creative and inclusive ways
• have ever felt intimidated or disconnected from maths, or has family members 
• like the idea of practising important maths skills through playful activities 

Date & Time:

Tue 11th Feb 2025, 4:30PM - 5:30 PM AEDT

Doors will open at 4:15PM so we can be ready for a prompt start to our workshop!

Participants are welcome to hang around until 6:00PM to continue maths playing a little longer.

Register by 9PM on Monday 3rd Feb or before sold out

What to expect:

• Powerful and Inspiring Ideas: Discover ways to approach maths to build confidence and spark lasting curiosity for children and adults alike.
• Community Learning: Enjoy learning not just from the facilitator, but from each other's mathematical ideas.
• Partner Activities: Each child and their accompanying adult will work together on fun, hands-on tasks designed to spark mathematical curiosity and creativity.
• Guidance and Support: Facilitators will provide clear instructions and helpful tips to ensure everyone feels confident and included.
• (Optional) Extra Play and Chats: After the structured workshop, families are welcome to stay in the space and continue playing with the resources available.

Leading Facilitator

Alex Box — Primary Teacher and Maths Learning Specialist, Founder of Maths Play & International Day of Maths Ambassador

Photo/Media Permission:

By registering for this workshop, you acknowledge that photos or videos may be taken during the event for promotional and educational purposes. These may include images of participants engaged in activities and may be used on our website, social media, or other materials to share the joy of learning mathematics through play. If you prefer not to have you or your child included in photos or videos, please notify us during registration or speak with a team member at the event. We respect your privacy and will ensure your preferences are accommodated. 

Got questions? We're here to help

Please send your query to alex@mathsplay.org