Soroban-inspired number play for educators
Pibbly Professional Development helps educators confidently introduce soroban-inspired number play into early childhood programs: practical strategies your team can use the very next day to strengthen early numeracy and EYLF/QKLG-informed practice.
Non-accredited professional learning for early childhood educators. Educators receive an attendance certificate after completing the session.
What does the PD cover?
Twelve topics, all practical, play-based and ready for Monday.
- Introduction to soroban mathematics
- How a single-rod soroban works
- Using beads to show numbers 1–10
- Using concrete materials before abstract symbols
- Embedding number play into routines and transitions
- Using counting and soroban play for confidence
- Supporting number recognition
- Playful adding and taking away
- Linking soroban play with EYLF and QKLG-informed practice
- Using mathematical language in kindy rooms
- Ideas for small-group and whole-group play
- Avoiding worksheet-heavy teaching
How does a single-rod soroban work?
One gold bead above the bar is worth five. Four green beads below it are worth one each. This is the very same soroban the children use, so slide the beads and make any number from 0 to 9. It is the heart of our upcoming online educator course.
= 0
Tap the beads, use + / −, or focus the abacus and press the arrow keys.
Which workshop is right for my team?
Two options. The Starter Workshop is the session on its own. The Resource Bundle adds sorobans, workbooks, teaching cards and a follow-up mentoring session.
Pibbly Starter PD Workshop
$550 per session
- Format:
- Online via Zoom
- Length:
- 1 hour 30 minutes
Includes
- Introduction to soroban mathematics
- How to use a single-rod soroban correctly
- Ways to embed soroban number play into kindergarten routines
- Play-based early numeracy ideas
- Links to EYLF and QKLG-informed practice
- Digital educator notes
- Attendance certificate
Pibbly Educator Resource Bundle
$1300
- Format:
- Online Zoom workshop plus resource pack and follow-up support
- Length:
- 1 hour 30 minutes plus follow-up mentoring
Includes
- Everything in the Starter PD Workshop
- Teaching resource guide
- 4 single-rod sorobans
- 4 Workbook 1 resources
- Teaching cards
- Follow-up mentoring session
- Implementation support
- Attendance certificate
What do educators take away?
Every educator receives an attendance certificate after the session. It supports your own professional growth and contributes evidence toward your service’s Quality Improvement Plan and EYLF and QKLG-informed practice.
Enquire about a workshop
Tell us about your team and we'll help you choose the right workshop and find a suitable time.