Parents learn about kindergarten maths

Mathematics workshops were held for parents of next year's kindergarten children at Woy Woy South Public School as a part of the transition to school program titled "Leapfrog".

The workshops were held on November 14 and 16 in the school hall.

"The parents were encouraged to see mathematics in a new light by participating in enjoyable hands-on activities including learning about the Patterns and Algebra strand by making necklaces out of pasta shapes and learning about measuring area by designing clothes made out of hands cut out of newspaper," said assistant principal Ms Tracey McKeown.

"It was an exciting and interactive time and the parents were left with the feeling that mathematics is fun.

"This program was run by Kylie Burford, who attended a course on presenting mathematics workshops to parents earlier this year."

Press release, 7 Dec 2007 Tracey McKeown, Woy Woy South Public School