Let's visit Numberland
An emotional and playful early childhood concept on mathematics for children between 3 and 6
Building the bridge from the inborn mathematical understanding
to the formal language of math
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We develop concepts for early childhood from a child's perspective: open, imaginative, embracing |
Each child is born with an intuitive mathematical understanding. Let's visit Numberland helps ALL children build a solid and emotional bridge to the formal language of math used in school, professions, daily life. Focus is on a profound, well structured understanding of ALL aspects of the basic numbers 0 to 10 (quantity, order, geometric shapes etc.) and the numerals up to 20.
The concept is the outcome of a scientific study, carried out in Germany from 2002 to 2004. Objective was to find out whether combining findings from brain research, developtmental psychology elementary pedagogics, and math into an emotional and imaginative, open and playful concept had significant effects on learning. And it had: We could prove that within only ten weeks children aged 3 to 6 gained the mathematical competence and understanding they would have normally achieved only within one year. The same was true for language skills. The University of Heidelberg confirmed the findings in a second study from 2005 to 2009. Thus our numberland concept is the only scientifically approved numberland concept.
Let's visit Numberland is an imaginative, playful and, therefore, highly efficient and motivating yet very down-to-earth early math concept. It is consequently designed from a child's perspective: How do they see the world? What can they build on? How do they think? What do they need and like?
The idea: On their fantastic, cheerful journey to Numberland, the children meet the numbers One to Ten as nice, living characters who motivate them to deal with mathematical aspects and coherences. The children build and furnish gardens with housese and towers for the numbers in Number Town, and move on Number Lane. There are lots of active games, music and tales, a goblin messing around and a fairy, as well as other things children love.
As an open concept, Numberland is not a strict programme but provides a motivating and structuring frame. Both children and staff are encouraged to bring in own ideas and matching activities. The elements can be easily adapted to individual needs and age brackets.
Our concept has found wide acceptance in Germany since we have initiated it in 2003. Throughout the years we have been enjoying the many benefits children, also our own, got out of Numberland. These benefits go well beyond an enduring and thorough understanding of the basic numbers. They additionally comprise language competence and soft skills such as concentration, cognition, social and motor skills, creative and music skills. It is great to see how much Numberland supports teachers and educational staff in their work.
First feedback from the US shows that Numberland does work internationally. The project of a K1 group in Texas was based on our book Let's visit Numberland and Carola, the teacher, gives very positive feedback (See column on the right. See pictures or download her full comment and pictures).
Read more about the Numberland concept and elements.
Any interest or support is appreciated!
Because math is a universal language and 'Numberland' is efficient and flexible, we would like to share our concept with you. Really any interest or support is appreciated.
We have written a comprehensive practical guide to Let's visit Numberland. It includes information on the theoretical background and study, explains the concept and provides detailed, yet easy hands-on ideas on how to plan and carry out a Numberland project that meets your specific requirements. The book also contains tales for the numbers 1 to 10 and a CD with carefully composed songs.
'Numberland' can be easily realized with self-constructed and existing materials. In addition, the Wehrfritz company offers a range of long lasting materials. All products are optional and can be freely combined.
On request, we offer hands on seminars, too, providing you with all you need to easily get started. We will soon have direct contacts in the US.
Please feel free to contact us.
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Barbara Schindelhauer MBA, MSc Director |
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Dr. habil. Gerhard Friedrich PhD in Pedagogics, math teacher Scientific Advisor |
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Viola de Galgóczy University degree in vocal arts, teacher for vocal arts, vocalist Co-author |
Learn more about
Numberland
click here for the elements
Feedback from the field
A project in Texas 2010
(Download)
click here for the elements
Feedback from the field
A project in Texas 2010
(Download)
Book
Complete hands-on guide, with 80 pages full of ideas for the schedule, practical tips, tales, songbook and CD with songs.
G. Friedrich, V. de Galgóczy,
B. Schindelhauer.
Let's visit Numberland - playfully discover the world of numbers
Available via info@ifvl.de
Video
Get the idea of "Let's visit Numberland" resp. "Willy's World of Numbers" by watching this little film on youtube.
Materials
'Numberland' can be easily realized
with self-constructed and existing materials. In addition, the
Wehrfritz company offers a range of
long lasting materials with a high stimulative nature and meeting
different needs.
All products are optional and can be freely combined.
All products are optional and can be freely combined.
Flyer
Download (pdf 5,4 MB, 2 pages with pictures)
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Thank you!
"I would like to thank all Delta Kappa Gamma ladies who attended the European Regional Conference in Baden-Baden this August and who showed so much interest in Let's visit Numberland. I look forward to our further cooperation." (Barbara Schindelhauer)
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Contact
Institute for Preschool Learning (ifvl)
Barbara Schindelhauer, Director
Am Rosengarten 13
79183 Waldkirch
Germany
Int. Tel. ++49-7681-4937176
E-Mail info@ifvl.de or info@numberland.net
www.ifvl.de
www.numberland.net
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www.wehrfritz.com
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