Leveraging Children’s Literature to Develop Numeracy
Location: Salon C - 9/23/22, 1:30 PM - 9/23/22, 2:30 PM (-0330) (1 hour)

Leveraging Children’s Literature to Develop Numeracy
Allison Pinsent

Allison Pinsent, an educator in Newfoundland and Labrador (NL) for twenty years, has continued her love of mathematics through undergraduate and graduate studies from Memorial University of Newfoundland (MUN). At the NL Department of Education, she is an advocate for responsive teaching and learning and developing a love of mathematics in all K-6 educators and learners. As a per-course instructor at MUN, she also thoroughly enjoys her work with educators. She is a committed member of the LIFT 2022 Planning Committee and she is excited to share her passion with you!


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Leveraging Children’s Literature to Develop Numeracy

Have you wondered how children’s literature could support your numeracy teaching and learning? Have you used storybooks to engage learners and make connections to mathematics in their everyday lives? During this workshop, you will have an opportunity to delve into children’s literature selections and explore ways to use them to support curriculum outcomes and engage your learners in authentic mathematical experiences. 

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