Mathematics and Picture Books in Early Childhood
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PRESENTED BYÂ SHEILA GRIFFIN
Children’s storybooks are a springboard for encouraging creative and critical thinking, providing opportunities for students to connect mathematical concepts with language. This session will focus on exploring excellent books promoting a rich mathematical understanding for students.
You will walk away from this session with an understanding of the different types of picture books with some suggestions to get you started!
About Sheila Griffin
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Sheila Griffin is an experienced Primary Mathematics Consultant and award-winning educator based in Western Australia. Founder of Sheila Griffin Maths, she supports schools with customised, face-to-face professional learning that responds directly to their context and needs. Recognised nationally with AMSI’s CHOOSEMATHS Award for Outstanding Primary Teacher of the Year, Sheila is also a published collaborator on the Teaching Mathematics Through Story Books series with Dr. Paul Swan and has presented extensively at MAV and MAWA conferences. More information can be found at https://sheilagriffinmaths.com.au/Â
