It's Good for the Planet and it's Good for the Kids: 3rd Annual Crazy 4 Math Contest Shows a Commitment to Social Responsibility by Students and Fam

(PRWEB) July 22, 2007 -- The Crazy 4 Math Contest is once again receiving entries from all over the world, showing that mathematics, the universal language, is enjoyed by children everywhere. "Many of this year's entries combine math with social responsibility," says Susan Jarema, founder of Googol Learning. "It's wonderful to see families using math in all positive areas of their lives, including recycling, carbon counting, health, manners, tree planting and contributing to a food bank. We have even seen children who extended math to their neighborhoods and families, coming up with delightful examples of 'Mother's Day Math' and 'Friendship Math.'"

"There is no limit to the ways math can be used and the places it can be found," says contest sponsor David M. Schwartz, who writes award-winning children's books with mathematical themes and publishes the web column "Math Moments" (www.davidschwartz.com), featuring families who have found enjoyable ways to use math in their everyday activities. "One of the joys of math is seeing how many ways we can use it to better our lives, which is the essence of the Crazy4Math contest. I am thrilled that this contest is encouraging even more children to find even more math -- and to use it in building a better world. The connections between mathematics and the environment are countless, and it inspires me to see children discovering some of them. It's good for the planet and it's good for the kids!"

The Crazy 4 Math contest was founded in 2005 to help students keep up their math skills over the summer. Research indicates that children lose math skills over the summer. But this does not need to be the case. Math skills can actually advance! Summer is the perfect time for children to experience the wonder of learning by exploring and developing new interests. It's also a chance for them to discover that learning happens all the time, not just in school. "Families can discover that math can be found everywhere," says Jarema. "By looking for math in their daily lives and "talking math", parents can ensure that their children will get the extra practice required to stay ahead."

To enter the Crazy 4 Math Contest, children simply have to describe how they use math in an activity they enjoy. Entries must be submitted online by July 30th at www.Crazy4Math.com. The goal is to generate a free list of learning ideas to inspire families and teachers. There are hundreds of great entries posted from previous years and you can check out and vote online for your favorite entry in August.

The main sponsors include Googol Learning, Math Moments by David M. Schwartz, Learning Resource, The Old Schoolhouse Magazine, Carschooling, Cackleberries Entertainment and The Manners Lady. Visit www.crazy4math.com to find out more about participating or to learn more about other stores, learning organizations and media who promote learning for children.

Everyone wins something! This year, all participants will receive several MP3s from Googol Power's inspirational music and a certificate; finalists and winners will win much more. The most important thing is for children and families to share ideas and find new ways to discover math all around them.

Visit www.Crazy4Math.com for more information.

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