Learning Math Through Play

The Royal Canadian Institute for Science (RCIScience)is a platform for public engagement with leading scientists to foster and expand science dialogue in communities.Our platform online, in formal talks, informal discussions and in print, provides access to leading science for all Canadians.

Royal Canadian Institute for Science (RCIScience)

Is child play simply play?  Can early numeracy skills be introduced through play, even tech play? And are educational apps actually educational? Join RCIScience for an exploration of the kindergarten math curriculum, uncover the wild west of apps, and take a look at how mathematical concepts outlined in the LittleCounters® program can be weaved in to everyday activities, including playing with mobile apps.
<A HREF="https://www.wlu.ca/academics/faculties/faculty-of-science/faculty-profiles/joanne-lee/index.html" TARGET="_blank" DATA-MSYS-CLICKTRACK="0" REL="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Joanne Lee</A> is an Associate Professor of Developmental Psychology at Wilfrid Laurier University. Her research focuses on early childhood learning in language and mathematics. Learning in both home and child care settings and through technology and traditional play are examined. She and her students are evaluating the quality of existing application (app) offering and its alignment to the foundational math skills crucial to achieving mathematical competence in formal schooling. She is the co-author of “Let’s Talk About Math”, which is based on the LittleCounters® program that offers an approach to how purposeful play can build early math skills. Her research has been showcased by several news and media outlets including Today’s Parent, Grand Magazine and CBC Radio.
Delivered in partnership with the <A HREF="https://www.elawr.org/" TARGET="_blank" DATA-MSYS-CLICKTRACK="0" REL="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Early Literacy Alliance of Waterloo Region</A>.

Accelerator Centre

Our {communityGuidelinesLink} describe the sort of content we prohibit on Eventbrite. If you suspect an event may be in violation, you can report it to us so we can investigate.

To report other categories of prohibited or illegal content, submit {link}

Learning Math Through Play

More events from Royal Canadian Institute for Science (RCIScience)

Discover more events from Royal Canadian Institute for Science (RCIScience), from Family & Education to other experiences you might love.

Still looking for the right event?

Explore all events in Waterloo and filter by date, category, and more to find the perfect fit.

Learning Math Through Play

More events from Royal Canadian Institute for Science (RCIScience)

Discover more events from Royal Canadian Institute for Science (RCIScience), from Family & Education to other experiences you might love.

More Family & Education events

Browse more Family & Education events with different dates, prices, and formats to find your next great experience.

Still looking for the right event?

Explore all events in Waterloo and filter by date, category, and more to find the perfect fit.