World Autism Day: Moving from Awareness to Acceptance
Today we recognize World Autism Day. Created by the United Nations in 2007, April 2nd was established as a day to highlight the global need for improving the quality of life for those on the autism spectrum. It is a commitment to ensuring that neurodivergent individuals can lead full, meaningful lives as an integral part […]
Hold That Panda: Finding Balance in Early Number Sense
In our last post, we talked about the importance of building mathematical fluency and conceptual understanding. Let’s look at how these abstract concepts come to life on the Playmove Table. If you’re looking for a way to turn developing number sense into an edge-of-your-seat challenge, let us introduce you to our wobbly panda friend. The […]
More Than a Calculation: Building Mathematical Fluency in Ontario Classrooms
For many of us, learning math was tied to a ticking clock and the pressure of getting the right answer. Math lessons often weren’t about building skills for real life. Instead, they involved a relentless cycle of memorizing formulas, repetition of multiplication tables, and reciting sequential rules. Math felt like a hurdle to clear rather […]
Play-Based Learning in the Digital Age: Supporting Canadian Classrooms with Interactive Technology
Walk into almost any classroom and you’ll find all different types of learners. Some students are eager to jump into new challenges. Others prefer to observe before participating. Some thrive in hands-on activities, while others need more time and different forms of support to stay engaged. For educators, this is one of the biggest challenges […]