Course Details This exciting, interactive session will focus on extending children’s learning in mathematics through engaging them in meaningful practical experiences involving play and exploration.It will focus on the important role of the adult and on developing a learning environment which promotes all aspects of mathematical development. The core theme of the session will be tuning into children’s interests and everyday activities and building mathematical opportunities around these.How to build mathematical opportunities into children’s everyday interests and activities.Learning Outcomes:• Consider meaningful ways for capturing children’s mathematical knowledge and understanding.• Look at a range of rich and challenging play-based experiences designed to enhance children’s mathematical learning.• Share inspiring examples to show how other schools have developed mathematically rich learning environments...
This exciting, interactive session will focus on extending children’s learning in mathematics through engaging them in meaningful practical experiences involving play and exploration.It will focus on the important role of the adult and on developing a learning environment which promotes all aspects of mathematical development. The core theme of the session will be tuning into children’s interests and everyday activities and building mathematical opportunities around these.How to build mathematical opportunities into children’s everyday interests and activities.Learning Outcomes:• Consider meaningful ways for capturing children’s mathematical knowledge and understanding.• Look at a range of rich and challenging play-based experiences designed to enhance children’s mathematical learning.• Share inspiring examples to show how other schools have developed mathematically rich learning environments...
Kym ScottBefore starting her own consultancy business, Kym was a school improvement officer for over 15 years. She has a proven track record of helping leaders raise the quality of their EYFS provision. She is one of the keynote speakers behind the highly regarded Keeping Early Years Unique facebook group, and sits of the editorial board of the Early Years Educator magazine. Kym provides consultancy, training, workshops and keynote speeches on several subjects related to early years practice.