named programs · 2 · from sources
What they call their work
Math & Movement Floor Mats
Physical floor mats designed to teach math concepts through movement, including skip counting, addition and subtraction, place value, fractions, time, and geometry
Math & Movement Stencils
Stencil kits for creating hopscotch-style learning paths to teach counting, skip counting, and number recognition
activities · 7 groups
What they do
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Mathematics Curriculum Implementation and Enrichment 2 activities
- Deliver movement-based math education programs to K-8 studentsImplements kinesthetic learning programs in elementary schools across the United States to improve foundational math skills, including multiplication and division, while addressing math anxiety and supporting mental and physical health through integrated physical activity. Served over 200 schools and more than 1,273,800 students nationwide over the past seven years.
- Support schools and educators with kinesthetic learning materials and resourcesProvides physical and digital educational materials such as floor mats for counting, place value, and shape identification, along with curriculum packages and resource kits to support implementation of Math & Movement programming in schools and at home.
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Teacher Professional Development 2 activities
- Offer grant writing training and support servicesProvides educators and schools with grant writing seminars, templates, and research services to help secure funding for movement-based learning initiatives, including a "Grant Writing 101" seminar and practice opportunities.
- Provide professional development and training for educators in movement-integrated math instructionOffers virtual webinars, online courses, and in-person training sessions for teachers, administrators, and educators on research-based, movement-integrated math teaching techniques, including strategies for students affected by adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) and methods to assess student progress. Includes two-hour online sessions, a 6-part course, and training during the annual Summer Institute.
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Teacher & Classroom Innovation Grants 1 activity
- Administer grants and funding support for movement-based math programsAwards grants of $4,000 to 3rd grade math teachers for implementing movement-based learning resources and provides grant application support, direct funding, and scholarship assistance to schools and educators. Also offers classroom grants that include virtual professional development and kinesthetic learning materials.
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Program Evaluation and Impact Research 1 activity
- Conduct research on kinesthetic learning impacts and program effectivenessConducts assessments and collects data to evaluate the impact of movement-based math programming on student fluency, attitudes toward math, and self-efficacy, including administering 25-question math and 13-question self-efficacy assessments. Also conducts ongoing research such as daily data collection during the Summer Institute and plans for DEI improvements to program surveys.
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Hands-On STEM Education Programs 1 activity
- Host family and community engagement events in math learningOrganizes Family Fun Nights and Math-a-thon fundraisers that engage hundreds of individuals in kinesthetic math activities, promoting math confidence in a supportive and enjoyable environment while supporting schools in acquiring educational materials.
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Special Education Support Services 1 activity
- Operate as a centralized hub for movement-based learning research and trainingServes as a national resource and training center for kinesthetic learning, providing monetary support, professional development, research, and program implementation assistance to schools and learning institutions.
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Uncategorized 1 activity
- Publish educational resources and curricula for movement-based math learningAuthored and published the book "Activate Math: Using Movement to Spark Engagement and Ignite Learning," providing K-8 educators with practical, movement-based math activities and strategies.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2025
revenue
Total revenue$71K
Contributions & grants$71K100%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$100
expenses
Total expenses$231K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits$65K
Grants paid out—
balance sheet
Total assets$39K
Cash—
Investments—
Liabilities—
Net assets$35K
5 years on record · 2020–2025 · YoY revenue -46.5%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2025
Who runs it
paid leadership · 1
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kirby Schoephoerster | Program Director | 40 | $60K |
board members · 6
- Dave Dillon — Board Member
- Elizer Hernandez — Board Member
- Fayth Jenkins — Board Member
- Jason Goldstein — Board Member
- Lynn Allen EdD — Board Member
- Millicent Clarke-Maynard — Board Member
relationships · 16
Who they work with
- Lackawanna City School District Partner — School district whose teachers have participated in training for the Moving & Learning Classrooms project.
- Math & Movement Partner — Collaborates on webinars, curriculum development, and professional development delivery.
- Math & Movement Partner — Collaborates with Math & Movement on COPPA-compliant classroom portal resources for the grant project.
- Math & Movement Partner — Collaborates with Math & Movement to provide physical learning mats and stencils for math education.
- Math & Movement Partner — Collaborates with the National Math Foundation to create grant templates and support movement-based learning initiatives.
- Math & Movement Partner — Curriculum partner whose movement-based math program is embraced and promoted by the National Math Foundation.
- Math & Movement Partner — Endorsed program partner providing kinesthetic learning materials and curriculum supported by NMF.
- Math & Movement Partner — Partner organization whose programming is supported and implemented by the National Math Foundation.
- Math & Movement Partner — Primary curriculum developed by Suzy Koontz and adopted as the foundational program of the National Math Foundation.
- Math & Movement Partner — Provides training manual and instructional materials used in the program.
- Math & Movement Partner — Supplies Skip Counting Floor Mats and related materials used in the Mighty Multiplication Project.
- Merit Academy Partner — Partner school where teachers and students have participated in and provided testimonials for the Moving & Learning Classrooms project.
- Nassau BOCES Partner — Collaborated with Nassau BOCES to increase teacher attendance at the 2019 Summer Institute.
- like-minded educational organizations Partner — Collaborates with educational organizations to host virtual professional development sessions.
- local organizations Partner — Collaborates with local organizations to understand student needs and deliver equitable programming.
- movement-focused learning institutions Partner — Collaborates with movement-focused learning institutions through training, research, and financial support.
strategies · 3
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Community-Grounded and Family-Engaged Math Educationmethodology: community_engagementBy involving communities and families in math learning, the organization increases engagement and equity because co-designing programs with local partners and engaging parents supports sustained learning and meets students where they are.
- Movement-Based Learning for Math Engagementmethodology: kinesthetic_learningBy integrating physical movement with math instruction, the organization improves math confidence, retention, and engagement because kinesthetic learning aligns with children's natural behaviors and strengthens cognitive development through multisensory input.
- Multi-Modal and Trauma-Informed Instructionmethodology: trauma_informed_educationBy using trauma-informed, multi-sensory teaching methods, the organization supports marginalized and trauma-affected students because these approaches accommodate diverse learning styles and promote emotional and cognitive safety, improving math outcomes.