It's nearly midnight, and I should be in bed - I've got a long day ahead tomorrow, but it's going to be fun all the way!
I'm travelling up to Waiouru in the morning to deliver workshops on Numeracy Support, Literacy Support and Behaviour Management to support staff for the NZEI, and then I'm talking to a group of PRTs about Maths Cafe.
I really enjoy doing these NZEI workshops, and I can't wait to show some of the new games I've made for maths cafe.
I'll let you know how it goes!
Wednesday, March 25, 2015
Monday, March 23, 2015
Games and more games!
I've been a bit slow at posting for the past couple of weeks... because I've been making games, games and more games! I put out an appeal through our school newsletter for plastic containers, plastic cutlery, old toy cars, old farm animals, egg boxes and clean milk bottle lids - and I was inundated with them!
The upshot is that I'm still making, making, making and will post photos and instructions as soon as I possibly can.
Be patient, my lovelies... easy to make recycled maths games are on their way to you (promise!) Also, a decimal/fraction/percentage version of splat attack is nearly done. Hope you can contain your excitement!
The upshot is that I'm still making, making, making and will post photos and instructions as soon as I possibly can.
Be patient, my lovelies... easy to make recycled maths games are on their way to you (promise!) Also, a decimal/fraction/percentage version of splat attack is nearly done. Hope you can contain your excitement!
Friday, March 6, 2015
Maths cafe introductory workshop
I ran a workshop this week for the APs and DPs in the NZEI Whanganui branch, introducing them to the idea of Maths Cafe. We only had a small group, but it was fun, and I've warned my class to expect quite a few visitors later on this term, and into next term, as people come to see Maths Cafe in action.
It did mean taking a day out of school, but I've found an awesome reliever to work in my classroom, and the children had a good day with her.
I also think it's important to refresh ourselves regularly, and doing workshops for teachers is one of the ways I do that. The networking was fabulous and the level of support for each other was really good to see. Management can be a lonely place as you are the rock for everyone else, and it's encouraging to know that in Whanganui our APs and DPs are forming a supportive group to share and learn together.
There is more information about this workshop in the blogs on my website:
www.willoweducation.co.nz
See you there!
It did mean taking a day out of school, but I've found an awesome reliever to work in my classroom, and the children had a good day with her.
I also think it's important to refresh ourselves regularly, and doing workshops for teachers is one of the ways I do that. The networking was fabulous and the level of support for each other was really good to see. Management can be a lonely place as you are the rock for everyone else, and it's encouraging to know that in Whanganui our APs and DPs are forming a supportive group to share and learn together.
There is more information about this workshop in the blogs on my website:
www.willoweducation.co.nz
See you there!
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