Math&Movement
PO Box 4017
Ithaca, NY 14850
Phone: 607-233-4209
| Let us train you in Math&MovementTM online or in person!Author and math educator Suzy Koontz is available to present workshops at your school or organization in Math&MovementTM techniques. A dynamic speaker and enthusiastic advocate of math education, Suzy brings many years of experience as an actuary, author and promoter of math literacy to her presentations. Or join her on the web for an online workshop! Don't see what you are looking for? Please e-mail us to arrange for custom workshops and training. Workshops for SchoolsTeachersMath&Movement for Elementary Schools
Children love to move. Learn how to harness that energy and turn it into enthusiasm for acquiring number concept skills, including skip counting, addition, subtraction, multiplication, division and other number concepts. The Math & Movement Program has been proven successful in using whole body movement activities to reinforce math learning in the classroom while increasing physical education minutes. 6 hour onsite workshop for unlimited number of staff and teachers includes mats, banners, manuals and more.
Introduction to Math and Movement Online Training
A basic introduction to the concepts behind using movement in math education and the Math&Movement products. Covers theory, movements, lesson plan development and more. Each module, consisting of videos, documents and reading assignments, relates to the Math&MovementTM Program and the Math and Movement Training Manual.
Math&Movement Introductory Session
This onsite session introduces the basics of Math&Movement to classroom teachers, parents and homeschool families.
Research suggests that children learn faster through movement. The Math&Movement approach allows children to practice until mastery without the drudgery associated with endless drilling. Program founder Suzy Koontz will provide a brief overview of the theories and methodologies behind movement-based education and then instruct you in techniques and movements that you can put into practice right away! Includes a light lunch and a copy of the Introduction to Math and Movement Training Manual.
Time: 9:30-12:30
Dates: One-day sessions available on December 4, 2010, January 15, 2011, March 26, 2011 or May 7, 2011
Location: Fall Creek Studios, 1201 North Tioga Street, Ithaca, NY
Price: No cost
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Math&Movement Intensive Training Workshop
The workshop will focus on movements that will help students master math while simultaneously offering teachers and students an overall sense of well-being. Participants will learn and practice the many Math and Movement exercises such as the Nine’s Twist, Criss Cross for 7’s, Sailboat Sway, Jaguar Tummy Rub, Gorilla Leg Lifts, Bunny Hop, The Letter “L” Laughs and Skyscraper.
Participants will learn why incorporating the Math&Movement exercises during the day, before testing or during transitions, allows teachers and students to feel energized, focused, calm, and prepared to learn. Learn how to train your students to lead the class in Math&Movement exercises and strategies for helping students reach closure in their math skills.
The workshop is appropriate for pre-K through grade 5 teachers, teachers of high – risk students, special education teachers, physical education teachers, occupational therapists, physical therapists, and anyone who craves more energy in their daily life!
PE Teachers: you will love this workshop too! Learn how PE class can transform your student’s math ability! In a nation of math illiterate Americans, you as the PE teacher have the opportunity help make children secure in their math ability. Learn easy-to-apply and powerful techniques for extra math practice while simultaneously practicing skills for volleyball, tennis, basketball or any skill in the curriculum.
Materials, including the Math&Movement Training Manual Elementary School Teachers and professional readings will be provided to all participants.
Dates and times: June 10th, 2011 (9:00-4:00), June 11th, 2011 (9:00-12:00)
Location: Fall Creek Studios, 1201 North Tioga Street, Ithaca, NY
Price: $250 includes lunch on Friday
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| Workshops for Parent/Teacher OrganizationsFamily Fun Night
Your school or organization can sponsor a fun-filled, high energy math event! Host a Math and MovementTM active learning Family Fun Night for two hours of family time loaded with enjoyable activities for both numeracy and literacy. Children use fun floor mats and wall charts to learn math and reading concepts through movement. This enjoyable event boosts kids' confidence in math skills — and parents have fun too! | Workshops for Families, Individual students and HomeschoolersIntroduction to Math and Movement Online Training
A basic introduction to the concepts behind using movement in math education and the Math&Movement products. Covers theory, movements, lesson plan development and more. Each module, consisting of videos, documents and reading assignments, relates to the Math&MovementTM Program and the Math and Movement Training Manual. Access pass to online training is good for unlimited number of times and does not expire.
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Magnificent Multiplication
Children in grades one through three experience the joy of learning to multiply. Class includes physical activity (hopping on Math&Movement floor mats and reciting multiples while engaging in calisthenics), using hands-on manipulatives and pen and paper practice. The activities are based on the Multiply With Me, Learning to Multiply Can Be Fun, by Suzy Koontz Some homework is involved. Included in fee is the workbook, Multiply With Me, Learning to Multiply Can Be Fun
Time: Ten classes—Mondays 2:30-3:30
Dates: March 14, 21, 28, April 4, 11, 25, May 2, 9, 16 and 23, 2011
Location: Fall Creek Studios, 1201 North Tioga Street, Ithaca, NY
Price: $145
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Multiplication Marathon
A fast-paced and movement-based learning program that allows students in grades four and up to master multiplication. If your child is in grade 4 or above and is not solid in multiplication, then this class is what your child needs to gain math confidence. Class includes physical activity (hopping on Math&Movement floor mats and reciting multiples while engaging in calisthenics), using hands-on manipulatives and pen and paper practice. Homework is required. Included in fee is the workbook, Multiply With Me, Learning to Multiply Can Be Fun
Time: Ten classes—Mondays 3:30-4:30
Dates: March 14, 21, 28, April 4, 11, 25, May 2, 9, 16 and 23, 2011
Location: Fall Creek Studios, 1201 North Tioga Street, Ithaca, NY
Price: $145
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Addition is A-OK, Subtraction is Super and Skip Counting is Sensational (Ages 4-7)
Jumpstart your child’s success with math with this movement-based class designed to help your child understand and enjoy practicing addition, subtraction and skip counting. Class will begin with the Math & Movement warm-up exercises designed to prepare your child to focus and learn. Students will use a combination of pen and paper practice, manipulatives and the brightly-colored floor mats to have fun practicing math. Parents are invited to stay and participate.
Time: Tuesdays 2:30-3:30
Dates: January 4, 11, 18 and 25, 2011
Location: Fall Creek Studios, 1201 North Tioga Street, Ithaca, NY
Price: $60 -- we accept Ithaca Hours
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Fractions are Fantastic (Ages 7+)
Math teachers consider fractions to be one of the most challenging math concepts. Jumpstart your child’s success with fractions with this movement-based class designed to allow your child to understand and enjoy fractions. Class will cover halves, quarters, thirds, and sixths, addition, subtraction, multiplication of fractions, improper fractions and converting improper fractions to mixed numbers. Class will begin with the Math & Movement warm-up exercises designed to prepare your child to focus and learn. Students will use a combination of pen and paper practice, manipulatives and the brightly-colored fraction floor mats to have fun practicing. Some homework is required.
Time: Tuesdays 3:30-4:30
Dates: January 4, 11, 18 and 25, 2011
Location: Fall Creek Studios, 1201 North Tioga Street, Ithaca, NY
Price: $60 -- we accept Ithaca Hours
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Math&Movement for Preschoolers
A fun-filled, movement-based learning experience modeled after a recent highly-successful research study with preschoolers. You and your child will learn the imaginative math-movements designed to increase your child’s literacy and numeracy through movement and play. Your child will jumpstart literacy and numeracy by playing hop-scotch type games on the brightly-colored floor mats for reading, math and science. Come learn the math-movements including Jack-in-the Box, Praying Mantis, Race Car, or Snake Slither. Observe how these movements calm your child and increase his/her ability to focus. Come see how quickly your child learns through jumping on the Sentence Hop mat, the Alphabet hop, Skip Counting mats, Word Hop mat, Dollar Hop, Hop by Tens, Animal Hop and more. Parent or caregiver required to be actively involved supporting your child.
Time: Tuesdays 10:30-11:30
Dates: January 4, 11, 18 and 25, 2011
Location: Fall Creek Studios, 1201 North Tioga Street, Ithaca, NY
Price: $60 -- we accept Ithaca Hours
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Math & Movement: Learning Math Through Movement (Ages 6+)
Jumpstart your child’s success with math with this movement-based class designed to allow your child to understand and enjoy math. Class will begin with the Math&Movement warm-up exercises designed to prepare your child to focus and learn. Concepts include telling time, positive/negative numbers, place value, Cartesian coordinates and hundred number grid. Students will use a combination of pen and paper practice, manipulatives and the brightly-colored floor mats to have fun practicing math. Suitable for children ages 6+. Parents are invited to stay and participate.
Time: Thursdays 2:30-3:30
Dates: January 6, 13, 20 and 27, 2011
Location: Fall Creek Studios, 1201 North Tioga Street, Ithaca, NY
Price: $60 -- we accept Ithaca Hours
E-mail us to ask about scholarships
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Algebra is Awesome (Ages 8-10)
Jumpstart your child’s success with algebra with this movement-based class designed to allow your child to understand and enjoy beginning algebra. The activities are NOT abstract thus allowing children to fully participate and enjoy learning algebra. Class will begin with the Math & Movement warm-up exercises designed to prepare your child to focus and learn. Students will use a combination of pen and paper practice, manipulatives and the brightly-colored fraction floor mats to have fun practicing algebra. Some homework is required. Suitable for children ages 8-10.
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| "There is a range of math abilities in my classroom. It is hard to find a one-size-fits-all program. This is the perfect fit for everyone. They all feel successful." | Math&Movement announces the fall schedule for classes.
Give your child the gift of math literacy! Fall 2010 classes now enrolling. And look for our upcoming workshops for Spring and Summer! | | |
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