Numicon Firm Foundations (Year 0-1) Course - Wairere School, Waikato (close to Matamata, Te Aroha, Paeroa, Hinuera, East Waikato)

Hands On, Minds On in Year 0–1: Growing Mathematicians with Numicon Join us at Wairere School in the Waikato for a dynamic morning PLD (9–12:30), designed especially for Year 0–1 teachers! Discover how to bring maths to life using Numicon Firm Foundations—a hands-on, visual approach that builds deep number understanding and gets tamariki active, talking and thinking mathematically. You’ll get practical experience with Numicon equipment through rich, purposeful learning that makes number sense click. We’ll explore the key ingredients of explicit teaching and share a clear, adaptable lesson structure tailored to the early years. Formative assessment will be brought to life—showing you how to confidently adapt your teaching to meet every learner’s needs. You’ll leave with ideas for creating a ‘maths-rich’ classroom, learn how to use the interactive whiteboard tool effectively, and gain practical tips for running impactful parent sessions. Short, practical, and packed with inspiration—perfect for a non-contact morning and ready to use the very next day!