HALF DAY COURSE

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!

Hands On, Minds On in Year 2-3: Developing Mathematicians with Numicon Join us at Otumoetai Primary School in Tauranga for a dynamic afternoon PLD (1–4:30pm) designed especially for Year 2–3 teachers! Discover how to bring maths to life using Numicon 1 and 2—a hands-on, visual approach that builds deep number understanding and gets tamariki engaged, talking and thinking mathematically. You’ll engage in rich, practical learning experiences using Numicon equipment that make abstract concepts accessible and fun. We’ll unpack the key ingredients of explicit teaching and share planning tips—including our editable planning format linked to the NZC and a clear, effective lesson structure designed for Years 2 and 3. You’ll explore how to use formative and milestone assessments to genuinely inform your teaching, along with strategies for effectively tracking progress over time. We’ll also delve into ways to create a ‘maths-rich’ classroom environment, make the most of the interactive whiteboard tool, and run successful parent sessions. Short, practical, and inspiring—perfect for an afternoon non-contact and packed with ideas you can use straight away!

Hands On, Minds On in Year 0–1: Growing Mathematicians with Numicon Join us at St Michael's school in Rotorua 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!

This half-day course for Phase 1 teachers is designed to introduce how the Numicon pedagogy supports the NZ curriculum. We will practice using the Numicon equipment to represent mathematical ideas and promote explaining and justifying. We will look through the planning materials for Year 1, 2 and 3 (Firm Foundations- Numicon 2) to find the development of key mathematical knowledge through the step-by-step, explicit teaching steps. We will discuss how to adapt your teaching to meet the needs of all your learners through the use of formative assessment using the Numicon milestones. * If you would like to host this course please contact brittany@edushop.nz

This half-day course for Phase 1 teachers is designed to introduce how the Numicon pedagogy supports the NZ curriculum. We will practise using the Numicon equipment to represent mathematical ideas and promote explaining and justifying. We will look through the planning materials for Year 1, 2 and 3 (Firm Foundations- Numicon 2) to find the development of key mathematical knowledge through the step-by-step, explicit teaching steps. We will discuss how to adapt your teaching to meet the needs of all your learners through the use of formative assessment using the Numicon milestones. * If you would like to host this course please contact catherine@edushop.nz

This half-day course for Phase 2 & 3 teachers is designed to introduce how the Numicon pedagogy supports the NZ curriculum. We will practise using the Numicon equipment to represent mathematical ideas, including percentages, equivalent fractions and to promote explaining and justifying. We will look through the planning materials for Years 4-8 ( Numicon 3-6) to find the development of key mathematical knowledge through the step-by-step, explicit teaching steps. We will discuss how to adapt your teaching to meet the needs of all your learners through the use of formative assessment using the Numicon milestones. * If you would like to host this course please contact brittany@edushop.nz

Hands On, Minds On in Year 2-3: Developing Mathematicians with Numicon Join us at St Michael's Catholic School, Rotorua for a dynamic afternoon PLD (1–4:30pm) designed especially for Year 2–3 teachers! Discover how to bring maths to life using Numicon 1 and 2—a hands-on, visual approach that builds deep number understanding and gets tamariki engaged, talking and thinking mathematically. You’ll engage in rich, practical learning experiences using Numicon equipment that make abstract concepts accessible and fun. We’ll unpack the key ingredients of explicit teaching and share planning tips—including our editable planning format linked to the NZC and a clear, effective lesson structure designed for Years 2 and 3. You’ll explore how to use formative and milestone assessments to genuinely inform your teaching, along with strategies for effectively tracking progress over time. We’ll also delve into ways to create a ‘maths-rich’ classroom environment, make the most of the interactive whiteboard tool, and run successful parent sessions. Short, practical, and inspiring—perfect for an afternoon non-contact and packed with ideas you can use straight away!

This half-day course for Phase 2 & 3 teachers is designed to introduce how the Numicon pedagogy supports the NZ curriculum. We will practise using the Numicon equipment to represent mathematical ideas, including percentages, equivalent fractions and to promote explaining and justifying. We will look through the planning materials for Years 4-8 ( Numicon 3-6) to find the development of key mathematical knowledge through the step-by-step, explicit teaching steps. We will discuss how to adapt your teaching to meet the needs of all your learners through the use of formative assessment using the Numicon milestones. * If you would like to host this course please contact catherine@edushop.nz

Hands On, Minds On in Year 4-6: Strengthening Mathematicians with Numicon Join us at St Michael's Catholic School, Rotorua for a A high-impact, hands-on PLD for Year 4-6 teachers! Explore Numicon 3, 4 & 5, boost mathematical communication and computation; taking away editable plans, assessment tools, and rich tasks—ready to use tomorrow! You’ll engage in rich, practical age appropriate learning experiences using Numicon equipment that make abstract concepts accessible and fun. We’ll unpack the key ingredients of explicit teaching and share planning tips—including our editable planning format linked to the NZC and a clear, effective lesson structure designed for Years 4, 5 and 6. You’ll explore how to use formative and milestone assessments to genuinely inform your teaching, along with strategies for effectively tracking progress over time. We’ll also delve into ways to create a ‘maths-rich’ classroom environment, make the most of the interactive whiteboard tool, and run successful parent sessions. Short, practical, and inspiring—perfect for a morning non-contact and packed with ideas you can use straight away!

Hands On, Minds On in Year 7-8: Extending Mathematicians with Numicon Join us at St Michael's Catholic School, Rotorua for a dynamic afternoon PLD (1–4:30pm) designed especially for Intermediate, Year 7-8 teachers! A high-impact, hands-on PLD for Year 7-8 teachers! Explore Numicon 5 & 6, deepen mathematical communication and computation; equipping students for college via rich tasks with increasing challenge —ready to use tomorrow! You’ll engage in rich, practical age appropriate learning experiences using Numicon equipment that make abstract concepts accessible and fun. We’ll unpack the key ingredients of explicit teaching which goes beyond classroom learning and share planning tips—including our editable planning format linked to the NZC and a clear, effective lesson structure designed for Years 7 and 8. You’ll explore how to use formative and milestone assessments to genuinely inform your teaching, along with strategies for effectively tracking progress over time. We'll also introduce you to ways to accelerate learning for students not yet at age appropriate levels. Short, practical, and inspiring—perfect for an afternoon non-contact and packed with ideas you can use straight away!

This half-day course for Phase 1 teachers is designed to introduce how the Numicon pedagogy supports the NZ curriculum. We will practice using the Numicon equipment to represent mathematical ideas and promote explaining and justifying. We will look through the planning materials for Year 1, 2 and 3 (Firm Foundations- Numicon 2) to find the development of key mathematical knowledge through the step-by-step, explicit teaching steps. We will discuss how to adapt your teaching to meet the needs of all your learners through the use of formative assessment using the Numicon milestones. * If you would like to host this course please contact brittany@edushop.nz

This half-day course for Phase 2 & 3 teachers is designed to introduce how the Numicon pedagogy supports the NZ curriculum. We will practise using the Numicon equipment to represent mathematical ideas, including percentages, equivalent fractions and to promote explaining and justifying. We will look through the planning materials for Years 4-8 ( Numicon 3-6) to find the development of key mathematical knowledge through the step-by-step, explicit teaching steps. We will discuss how to adapt your teaching to meet the needs of all your learners through the use of formative assessment using the Numicon milestones. * If you would like to host this course please contact brttany@edushop.nz

Hands On, Minds On in Year 0–1: Growing Mathematicians with Numicon Join us at St Joseph's Catholic School in Morrinsville, 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.

Hands On, Minds On in Year 2-3: Developing Mathematicians with Numicon Join us at St Joseph's Catholic School in Morrinsville, for a dynamic afternoon PLD (1–4:30pm) designed especially for Year 2–3 teachers! Discover how to bring maths to life using Numicon 1 and 2—a hands-on, visual approach that builds deep number understanding and gets tamariki engaged, talking and thinking mathematically. You’ll engage in rich, practical learning experiences using Numicon equipment that make abstract concepts accessible and fun. We’ll unpack the key ingredients of explicit teaching and share planning tips—including our editable planning format linked to the NZC and a clear, effective lesson structure designed for Years 2 and 3. You’ll explore how to use formative and milestone assessments to genuinely inform your teaching, along with strategies for effectively tracking progress over time. We’ll also delve into ways to create a ‘maths-rich’ classroom environment, make the most of the interactive whiteboard tool, and run successful parent sessions. Short, practical, and inspiring—perfect for an afternoon non-contact and packed with ideas you can use straight away!