For four consecutive days beginning on December 13, 2021, The Robertson Program will give away a story book that inspires mathematical learning. Three books will be given away daily: (1)... read more →
Using children’s literature to teach math increases achievement, vocabulary and overall interest throughout the elementary years. It deepens conceptual understanding, triggers extended talk about math, enhances numeracy and reasoning, reduces... read more →
https://youtu.be/xbmD98qQ4JYFor six years, the Kindergarten class at Mine Centre Public School has been using to their outdoor “camp” to explore and understand part of the forest just down the road... read more →
Math, science & exploration in outdoor classrooms The Rural Outdoor Classroom New ideas from "Camp" at Mine Centre P.S. The Urban Outdoor Classroom Video tours of 2 different... read more →
Math Manipulatives: How do they aid student learning? With insight from practicing teachers, Dr. Julie Comay explores how math manipulatives — both physical and virtual — may help and hinder mathematical development... read more →
Educator Jason Jones is sharing knowledge about harvesting wild rice. Highlighting the Ojibwe language and culture behind this annual tradition, Jason will take us through the process – from the picking to... read more →
Rethinking Early Years Math Assessment in the First Days of School Assessment: What research says Dr. Julie Comay on balancing assessment and relationship Teacher Insight: Nursery to SK... read more →
Building Structures in Early Years: Inspiring STEM and narrative enrichment (2-part online workshop)
Building physical structures from simple blocks or loose pieces can help young children develop fundamental math, physics, and engineering skills. But not all children gravitate to building in their... read more →
Learning basic math facts using playful memorization When the Ontario government rolled out its new math curriculum in 2020, it was touted as a “back-to-basics” approach. “We’re focusing on fundamental... read more →
Jason Jones will share teachings that can be learned from animals that have been passed down to him from his Grandmother, Nancy Jones. For example, when watching the Rabbit in the... read more →