Numicon UK
The home of Numicon!
Numicon Discussion Forum on Yahoo
This is a discussion group for the parents, teachers and teacher aides using Numicon in teaching their children mathematical concepts. We welcome all international users to join us and share ideas. Many of our children either have Down Syndrome, are visual-spatial learners, or may have other learning difficulties.
Living Math
A holistic approach to teaching maths incorporating history, applications of maths, games. A rich and valuable resource
Research Summary - Learning about Numbers with Patterns
The focus of this teacher-led action-based research was to construct a programme of multi-sensory teaching activities, thereby developing mental
arithmetic capability in children from Nursery through Key Stage 1. The basis of the teaching approach involved the use of structured imagery and apparatus
within an image/symbolic-rich classroom environment. Key Stage 1 National Test scores of children following the activity programme were compared with
national scores.
Handwriting Without Tears
Many parents have found the "Handwriting Without Tears" to be a popular and successful method of teaching handwriting. This product is now available in New Zealand.
I can do it lifeskills
A programme that enables children to practically learn time management through daily life, enabling them to take ownership of their environment, freeing them to build rich relationships. Suitable for family, school, home school environments. A valuable investment! A visual tool!
Visual Spatial Learners
A wealth of information
including identifying your, your child's, student's, or co-worker's preferred learning style; Strategies for successful learning; How to develop effective communication
among different style learners at home, school, and in the workplace; Maintaining harmony in the home; and much more!
Down Syndrome Educational Trust (DownsEd UK)
The Down Syndrome Educational Trust is a leading charity focused on the education and development of individuals with Down syndrome. This contains a wealth of information about Down Syndrome that is based on research and evidence.
New Zealand Down Syndrome Association
Home page of the New Zealand Down Syndrome Association.
Biography of Jo Nye, University of Bristol
Jo Nye has written a number of research papers about using Numicon with children who have Down Syndrome. This link lists research papers developed by her.
Reading A-Z
A huge store of books, plays with teaching materials, resources, activities to download. Excellent value.
Learning disabilities information
A comprehensive website with information on learning disabilities and programmes.
PM Readers
Whole language reading programmes
Illustrative texts to assist with reading.
Enjoyable and colourful. Excellent support for the child with dyslexia.
Understanding Dyslexia and help for teachers
A UK website filled with information and classroom support.
Down Syndrome Association for Orange County, CA, USA
This is the website for Down Syndrome Association of Orange County, California USA. Click on "Register" box and then have access to worksheets and activities where Numicon is used.
Clock worksheets
This is a great site where you can not only print the pages, but cut and paste each 'clock' into your own worksheet! Select a font of 18+ to increase the size of the clock.
