Mrs. Kathy Freeman

Looking forward to presenting GECDSB’s work in relation to critical transitions in Early Math at the MKN conference in Kingston tomorrow with this amazing team. #gecdsbproud @MlleParaschak @Freeman_Gr1

Using growing sea creatures to consolidate some of our learning about measurement. How can we measure these creatures? How large will they become? Ss collaborated to explore, question, experiment and estimate. Now to watch them grow! #mathisfun #mathchat

Playing Guess My Number with a #numberpath. Ss used great mathematical language to describe and compare different numbers by giving clues. “This number is only the top row of a ten frame filled in, so it is half of ten!” Awesome inspiration from @superdouper1 and @MyNssacksen!

@McLennan1977 @superdouper1 @ErinPhillips36 So great to see two totally different and meaningful ways to code. The Learning Carpet and another with added elements. Fantastic! Shows how you can code with what you already have!

@superdouper1 @ErinPhillips36 @Freeman_Gr1 What a great story to code! Our kids love that text!

Use coding skills to retell "Going on a Bear Hunt" with NTIP Kindergarten educators @ErinPhillips36 @McLennan1977 @Freeman_Gr1 #tvdsbkinder

@MsLauraCollins @McLennan1977 What a fantastic way to make the game meaningful and purposeful for your sweet learners. Great idea @MsLauraCollins!

@booklamations @McLennan1977 @a_thompsonclass @BedeauGail @albrown_tdsb Me too! Me too! 😊

@McLennan1977 @a_thompsonclass @BedeauGail @albrown_tdsb I know. We will make it happen next year for sure.

Unleashing learning with friends and allies made this day even better! @booklamations @BedeauGail @albrown_tdsb #tdsbul18

@a_thompsonclass @booklamations @ETFOPLEYKto3 I wish I had shared in this learning with you. Such a powerful and important focus!

It was such an exciting day as @booklamations and I facilitated our Provoking With Purpose session @ETFOPLEYKto3 today.

@a_thompsonclass @McLennan1977 @ETFOPLEYKto3 It was so wonderful to connect! Let’s keep in touch ☺️

@Freeman_Gr1 @McLennan1977 @ETFOPLEYKto3 Thanks again for a great session it was great to meet you this weekend!

All set up and excited to present about #coding again at #etfopley conference. Looking forward to a weekend of great learning. @McLennan1977 @ETFOPLEYKto3

@superdouper1 @MyNssacksen So wonderful to connect! I’ll be sure to share the number path activities we try in the weeks to come! Thank you for the inspiration! 🙂

@Freeman_Gr1 @MyNssacksen we really enjoyed your session too! Great to meet you!

So many fantastic number path and number line activities presented by @superdouper1 and @MyNssacksen. Excited to use many next week with my Ss! #ETFOpley Great inspiration!

Fantastic weekend of growth and learning at @ETFOeducators Playful Learning in the Early Years conference. Always a pleasure to travel and work with @McLennan1977. Crazy journey home through #ONstorm #noflights

How can we use number paths to help children develop their mathematical understanding? Looking forward to some great learning with @superdouper1 and @MyNssacksen! #ETFOpley

Great spatial reasoning learning, ideas, examples and next steps. Our young learners are capable and competent. Leaving inspired! Thank you @Mrs_Penlington, @kristinwillms and @mrs_dt #ETFOpley

Looking forward to unpacking more spatial reasoning understanding with @Mrs_Penlington, @kristinwillms and @mrs_dt #ETFOpley

@WilsonMlle Absolutely @wilsonmlle! We always have our fingers with us. Our first and most reliable manipulative! 👍🏼🙂

It is important to allow students to draw their mathematical thinking to help solidify their mathematical understanding. Thank you to Dr. Nathalie Sinclair for important math research, best practices and next steps. @SFU #ETFOpley

“Let them count on their fingers.” Powerful reminders from Dr. Nathalie Sinclair, to allow children to use all modalities while developing deep mathematical understanding. Einstein counted on his fingers! @sfu #ETFOpley

“Drawing is so important in mathematics.” Learning how to engage young children in sophisticated mathematics with Dr. Nathalie Sinclair @SFU #ETFOpley