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Mastering Elementary Math Through Movement: Engaging Students with Gross Motor Skills
Tuesday, August 20, 2024 @ 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm EDT
Presented by Sunil Singh, Author and International Speaker, Vireo Education; and James Sanders, Product Marketing Manager, Unruly Studios
Sponsored by Unruly Math
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Movement and gross motor skills play a crucial role in the development and mastery of elementary math concepts. This edWebinar delves into the benefits of incorporating physical activity into math instruction to enhance learning outcomes and student engagement. Join us as we explore innovative strategies to integrate movement-based learning in K-5 math classrooms. The presenters discuss:
- The connection between gross motor skills and cognitive development in math
- Practical techniques for incorporating movement and physical activity into math lessons
- Creating an engaging and dynamic classroom environment that fosters active learning and mathematical understanding
- Engaging students through fun, interactive, and physically active math activities
This session equips elementary schools with actionable insights and tools to create a math learning experience that is both effective and enjoyable, leveraging the power of movement to captivate and motivate students. This recorded edWebinar is of interest to elementary teachers, school leaders, district leaders, and education technology leaders.
About the Presenters
Sunil Singh is an author, storyteller, and porous math educator with 19 years of experience teaching math, physics, and English, including at an International IB School in Switzerland. He now passionately shares the history and narrative of mathematics globally. In 2024, Sunil will be embarking on two new projects. He will be promoting interdisciplinary learning at Vireo Education, and he will be teaching at The Conduit School with a program called The Math Treehouse. Sunil has delivered numerous keynotes and presentations on storytelling in mathematics worldwide, including workshops at The Museum of Mathematics in New York and The Royal Conservatory of Music in Toronto. His fourth book, Sonic Seducer: Lust For Life With The Heaviest Moments, Memories, and Magic of Rock and Roll, releases in 2024, followed by his fifth, Amoret in Wonderland: A Child’s Imaginative Journey Towards The Land of Algebra, in 2026. Sunil’s work emphasizes the importance of curiosity, play, and the rich history of mathematics.
James Sanders is the Product Marketing Manager at Unruly Studios, where he champions the transformative potential of Unruly Math and Unruly Code for K-12 education. With over 15 years of experience in the field, James has helped introduce tools like Chromebooks, YouTube for Education, and Breakout EDU to schools. His efforts focus on empowering educators with innovative strategies to enhance learning and engagement in the classroom. His background in integrating technology into education is complemented by his background as the founder and CEO of Breakout EDU, a Presidential Innovation Fellow at the White House, and an Innovation Manager for KIPP Schools. James holds a master’s in elementary education from Loyola Marymount University and a bachelor’s in social studies from Western Washington University. Outside of his professional endeavors, he is passionate about photography and adventures with his young family.
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Unruly Math transforms K-5 math instruction into an active learning experience. This innovative supplemental math program gets students out of their seats and off screens with engaging, movement-based lessons. Through peer-to-peer collaboration using the Unruly Splats platform, Unruly Math reinforces foundational skills while boosting math confidence. It seamlessly integrates with your existing curriculum with 80 standards-aligned activities.
The Unruly Splats platform can be utilized for various subject areas from STEAM, to math, to ELA, making it the perfect tool to create engaging summer programs for students and teachers. Splats are made to be stomped on and are compatible with iPad and Chromebook.
