Curiosity Corner Interactive: Improving the School Readiness of Children Living in Poverty Bette Chambers & Louise Tracey

What is Curiosity Corner Interactive? Technology supported supplement to a comprehensive nursery programme –Presented on interactive whiteboard –Uses embedded multimedia –Supports language, literacy and mathematics development

What is Curiosity Corner? Comprehensive Curriculum Abundant Materials Authentic Assessment Family Involvement Professional Development

Multidimensional Intervention Framework Professional development which leads to Effective instructional processes which lead to Causal mechanisms which lead to Improved outcomes

Challenges CPD expensive, time consuming Mathematics teaching not explicit Materials expensive Many children EAL Some concepts difficult to convey Classroom management

Solutions 5 Minute Maths Engaging embedded videos to illustrate difficult concepts Interactive activities Peripheral-vision CPD

Curiosity Corner Interactive TA-DA!

Evaluation Pilot –Year-long pilot in a 7 Curiosity Corner sites in England and 7 in the USA –Observations, teachers focus groups, feedback from coaches and administrators –ESRC bid to conduct a larger study

What should we be sure to include? Think-Pair-Share Design a 5 Minute Maths activity for your theme.

Summary Curiosity Corner Interactive has the potential to improve the learning for children living in poverty and prepare them for success in school and in life.