KineMathe The kinesthetic approach to teaching maths to pre-school learners - teaching maths the playful and efficient way

The concrete results that we would like to produce during the lifetime of the project are: A. KineMathe Chessboard - two-part result consisting of: 1) Methodological Guide for KIGA teachers on how to teach maths in KIGAs by applying the kinaesthetic learning approach with a set of creative kinesthetic maths games and activities (paper book format, 70 pgs, 4 language versions) and 2) a complementary mat with which children can perform kinaesthetic activities in class (a tool to support the practical realisation of the activities). B. KineMathe Chest - collection of evaluation activities with elements of gamification and a complementary chart (book format, 50 pgs, 4 language versions) for KIGA teachers to evaluate children's performance. C. KineMathe Platform - OER designed to: • host downloadable core project outputs (KineMathe Chessboard and KineMathe Chest) including a complementary digital mat with which children can perform kinaesthetic activities; • host video guides for the practical implementation of the activities; • host recorded teacher training webinars. D. 60 KIGA teachers (of which 42 from non-partner KIGAs and 18 from partner KIGAs) from 3 countries with enhanced competence on how to apply innovative kinaesthetic approaches and resources to develop KIGA children's key competences in mathematics. E. 150 children from 3 countries at the age 5 to 6 with enhanced basic competences in mathematics, increased interest in STEM and improved motivation to learn. F. Longer-term impact that leads to tackling learning disadvantage, early school leaving and low proficiency in basic skills by making success possible for all learners. To ensure effective implementation of the KineMathe project, we have allocated the partners’ commitment and contribution taking into account the specific expertise of each partner but at the same time ensuring balanced distribution of roles and responsibilities. The overall responsibility for WP1 will be with Klett Polska, as the coordinator of this project. Klett will lead on the administration, reporting, communication and coordination, budget and time control, risk management and monitoring and evaluation activities. Klett will host the project management physical meetings and will organise and lead the virtual project management meetings. Klett will also play a lead role on the preparation and planning activities for the development of the KineMathe Chessboard, Chest and Teacher Training Programme and will be responsible for the translation, pre-press adjustment and printing of the final core project products. For the piloting activities, they will lead on the delivery of the training of teachers. Their role with regard to the dissemination activities will be to set up and manage the dissemination channels and means, as well as to organise and conduct a multiplier event in Poland. Raabe main contribution will be the development the KienMathe Platform. However, they will also lead on the mapping of the national context regarding pedagogical aspects and learning outcomes at kindergarten level, will develop sections of the Methodological Guide for KIGA teachers on how to teach maths in KIGAs by applying the kinesthetic learning approach and will take part in the development of Creative Games and Activities of the KineMathe Chessboard. Raabe will host a 2-day workshop as part of the preparation and planning activities for the development of the KineMathe Platform as well as will participate in the development of the Teacher Training Programme. During the piloting, Raabe, will lead on the training of Bulgarian teachers. Foundation for Supporting the Development of Children (FSDC) will play a key role in the development of the KineMathe Chessboard, Chest and will provide guidelines on the structure and functionality requirements of the platform. FSDC's main role during the piloting will be to lead on the development of the capitalisation report and case studies.