Welcome to 'Little Mathematicians: Position & Direction!' a 1:1 math class designed specifically for young learners aged 5-7. In this engaging and interactive class, students will learn how to describe and understand the location and movement of objects and themselves in space. Through a combination of clear modelling, built in fluency practice, hands-on practical activities, interactive games and personalised instruction, your child will develop the skill of using specific vocabulary to describe positions, following directions, arranging objects and recognising patterns, all of which set them up for future of math success.

Topics taught:

FOR BEGINNERS 

⬇️ Describing Position: Using prepositional language such as in front of, behind, next to, between and beside to describe the position of objects.
       
🔄 Simple Directions: Following and giving simple directions involving movement, such as left, right, up and down.

⬅️ Basic Movements: Recognising and describing movements, such as forwards, backwards, left and right.

🔃 Sequencing: Understanding and creating simple sequences of movements (e.g. moving a toy along a path).

FOR ADVANCED LEARNERS

➡️ Describing and Comparing Positions: Using more precise language to describe positions and locations, such as to the left of, to the right of, directly above, directly below.

🔁 Maps and Plans: Use and create simple maps and plans to describe locations and the position of objects within them.

⬆️ Following Directions: Following and giving more complex directions involving turns (e.g. turn left, turn right) and movement along a path or grid.

↪️ Simple Routes and Paths: Understanding and describing simple routes on a grid or map and following instructions to move along these paths.

Taught by a qualified primary school teacher, my aim is to to meet your child’s unique needs and ensure they feel confident and supported throughout the learning process. I believe in making math fun and relatable, turning abstract concepts into tangible, understandable lessons. This is achieved using the concrete-pictorial- abstract process characteristic of the 'Math Mastery' approach. My teaching methods involve interactive instruction using visual aids, slide and video clips to explain concepts clearly; hands-on learning incorporating physical objects and manipulatives for practical understanding; engaging learners through storytelling and games and providing immediate, constructive feedback to tackle misconceptions.

Whilst each lesson will focus on a different area of measurement, the general format of the session remains the same and will include: 

👩🏻‍🏫 A Warm-Up Activity: Each session begins with a quick warm-up to engage your child and prepare them for learning.

👩🏻‍🏫 An Interactive Lesson: A focused, interactive lesson on the day’s topic using slides, video clips, and live demonstrations.
 
👩🏻‍🏫 Hands-On Activities: Practical activities using physical objects like toys and blocks to support visualisation.

👩🏻‍🏫 Fluency Practice: Regular practice of fundamental skills and concepts to reinforce learning and improve speed whilst mantaining accuracy. 

👩🏻‍🏫Games and Challenges: Fun math games and challenges to reinforce the lesson and keep your child engaged.
    
👩🏻‍🏫Practice and Review: Guided practice problems and review to solidify understanding.
    

🧑‍💻 Interaction is at the heart of Little Mathematicians. Learners will have plenty of opportunities to engage with the teacher through:

1. Live Demonstrations: Where I explain and work through problems step-by-step.
2. Interactive Discussions: Engaging your child in conversation about the concepts being taught.
3. Hands-On Activities: Guiding your child through practical exercises.
4. Games and Challenges: Playing educational games together to reinforce learning.
5. Immediate Feedback: Providing real-time feedback and encouragement during practice activities.

These learning objectives in this unit lay the foundation for more complex geometry concepts that your children will encounter along their learning journey.