Welcome to 'Little Mathematicians: Spectacular Shapes!' a 1:1 math class designed specifically for young learners aged 5-9. In this engaging and interactive class, learners are introduced to the basics of geometry, focusing on the recognition, naming, and properties of shapes. Through a combination of clear modelling, built in fluency practice, hands-on activities, interactive games and personalised instruction, your child will develop a strong foundation in geometry, setting them up for future of math success.

Topics taught: 

2D SHAPES

🔵 Recognition and Naming: Children learn to recognise and name common 2D shapes, such as squares, rectangles, circles and triangles 
💬 Learners describe properties of these shapes, such as the number of sides and corners (vertices)

3D SHAPES 

🔵 Recognition and Naming: Learners also recognise and name common 3D shapes, including cubes, cuboids, spheres and pyramids
💬 They discuss basic properties, such as whether a shape can roll or stack

🔵 Sorting and Classifying: Learners sort and classify shapes based on different criteria, such as the number of sides or whether they are 2D or 3D

🧠⚡ For older learners, or those that seek a challenge... ⚡🧠

2D SHAPES 

🔵 Further Recognition and Naming: Learners expand their knowledge to include more complex 2D shapes, such as pentagons, hexagons and octagons
💬 They learn more detailed properties, such as the number of edges (sides), vertices (corners) and lines of symmetry 

3D SHAPES 

🔵Further Recognition and Naming: Recognition and naming of additional 3D shapes, such as cones and cylinders
💬 Understanding detailed properties like the number of faces, edge and vertices


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 geometry, 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.

By the end of this course, your child will have a solid understanding of the world of shapes and the confidence to tackle more advanced math concepts in the future.