Early Numeracy Action Research Project: Mathematizing the Environment (Invitation Only)

Outcomes

• Enhanced Understanding of Early Numeracy Development. Educators will gain a comprehensive understanding of how young children develop early numeracy skills and the importance of making mathematics meaningful and relevant to their everyday lives. Day 1 will focus on planning and implementing numeracy-rich environments and experiences based on children’s interests and developmental stages.  
• Integration of Mathematical Opportunities. Educators will learn and practice strategies to integrate mathematical opportunities into both indoor and outdoor learning environments, ensuring that maths is a natural and engaging part of children’s daily experiences. In the first Day 1 PL session, each school participating in this project will receive a FREE Maths In-Action Kit for use in their own setting and then this is discussed in the second day of PL as a group.  
• Creation of Mathematically Rich Environments. Action Research and Reflective Practice:
• Educators will engage in action research, reflecting on their practices and the impact of changes made to their environments, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and professional growth in early numeracy education.
• Educators will develop skills to critically reflect on and reshape their learning centres and resources, creating exciting environments that actively promote and support children’s active participation in mathematical experiences.
• These outcomes aim to empower educators with the knowledge, skills, and confidence to create rich, engaging, and meaningful mathematical experiences for young children, both indoors and outdoors.