Join us for this workshop-style professional learning session designed to breathe new

life into your math classroom! You’ll leave this interactive session with ideas and

resources that can be seamlessly implemented into your classroom immediately.

Shelley Gray is passionate about empowering teachers to make math relevant, meaningful, and fun and helping students develop a deep understanding and love for learning. She shares ideas and resources on her website, shelleygrayteaching.com and lives in MacGregor,Manitoba.

This session is best-suited to Grade 2-6 teachers.

This action-packed day will focus on:

Making Math Come Alive With Manipulatives: We’ll explore creative approaches to

transform abstract concepts into concrete, helping students cultivate meaning and fill

gaps in understanding.

Mental Math Mastery: Develop techniques to sharpen students’ mental math skills and

build confidence. We’ll delve into methods like number talks and number strings that will

lay the foundation for a deeper understanding of mathematical concepts. Leave with

practical ideas that make mental math and flexible thinking a seamless part of your day.

Math Games to Boost Engagement: Boost student participation and motivation through

the integration of math games. Discover a collection of interactive games designed to

reinforce key mathematical concepts while fostering a positive and engaging learning

environment.

Friday, January 17th, 2025

9:00 am – 3:30 pm

Brandon University

220 18th Street, Brandon

Room 007 Education Building

Cost: $125 (lunch not included)