Salt Spring Literacy is excited to celebrate Family Literacy Week January 22 – 29. This year’s theme is “Make it Count! Play • Sort • Measure.”
Numeracy is everywhere. Children start using math the moment they start exploring the world. Sorting, counting and measuring are ways of playing with math. Talking about — and doing — math with children can help build a positive attitude towards math. Positive math talk helps your child connect math with daily activities.
To celebrate the week, the Salt Spring Island Public Library and Salt Spring Literacy are sponsoring two free activities for families.
– Let’s Play Math –
A 1 hour session for parents and children in which families will learn and play math games together. Learn games that encourage your child to explore mathematical concepts in a fun and playful way.
This session is led by local elementary school teacher Linda McDaniel M.Ed., who holds a Masters in Education in Special Education, with an emphasis on play-based approaches in the area of mathematics.
For: Gr. K-2 parents and their children
When: Friday, Jan. 27, 1:00-2:00
Where: Salt Spring Library Program Room
Pre-registration is required: please email info@saltspringliteracy.org including your child’s name and grade to reserve your spot. Maximum 20 participants.
– Pirate’s Math Pathway –
A self-directed pathway of math fun activities for children. Complete the pathway and receive a free book!
Where: Salt Spring Library Children’s Area
When: Mon. Jan. 23-Sat. Jan.28, Library hours
Come join us in math play and exploration!