Seminars

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HOW TO GET YOUR KID TO LIKE MATHS

Intended mainly for parents and teachers, this takes the form of a PTA , parent-interview or special-event evening, worth thinking about for

schools who have recently booked MATHMAN and see it as an opportunity to involve parents in the general math education program..
a novelty evening social event to coincide with school ‘Math Week ‘.

At this presentation, Ken talks about how best to present math to the child. Many of us adults still have a negative voice about the subject inside us. If you want to keep it at bay, come along and hear what you do. Expect a humorous and entertaining address with some magic thrown in, some surprises and even some shocks to the system. You will see how we unconsciously push our double standards onto children, how they react to this process and how we often train children to fail. Ken also takes a quick look at the language and attitudes of the caregiver(s) in case it needs adjusting for more effective role-modeling. Ken addresses the New Curriculum and recent damning government reports. His messages are powerful and thought provoking. It is, as stated, entirely free, but if Ken must travel out of Auckland specially, a small donation is asked for purely to cover fuel costs.
40 minutes + 15min. for questions
Offered on request.

ONE RULE FOR US, ANOTHER FOR KIDS

What we say and do without realizing, can turn our own darling little sweeties into bullies. Address covers self-esteem (how’s yours, by the way, while you’re reading this!), how the world of children operates and what their value system is. There is a correct way and a wrong way to talk to children. It impacts on parenting and teaching, and could be the difference between your child falling behind or leaping ahead. Involves some NLP, some thought-control ideas borrowed from aikido and karate, and some goal-setting ideas that come from the corporate world.
Community Education

LET’S LEARN MAGIC

Simple magic using materials found around the home. This is a 3 day course of seven and a half hours total duration. Covers cards, coins, rope/string, rubber-bands, and paper tricks anyone can do.. Lots of fun for all children 8 years through 12. All materials supplied
Community Education

MAGIC FOR FATHERS

As above but oriented towards dads who want to be heroes in the home and bring a little magic and sparkle into their relationships with their kids.. Of course open to mums too! Seven and a half hours total duration. Elementary sleights using cards, coins, serviettes, dead matches, string, rubber-bands, cut-out paper effects and much more.. All materials supplied
Community Education

NUMBER SORCERY

A fascinating look at the magic of numbers. No sleight of hand required – these are all self-working. A love of math isn’t necessary! For kids who love exploring the imagination and solving challenging puzzles. Codes, mind-reading stunts, dice, number tricks, predictions and ‘mind-reading’
Community Education.

NEW LOOKS AT PROBLEM SOLVING
Did we forget the strategies we learned in simple arithmetic while in school? The difference between success and achievement. What differences really are, why minimum differences are the key to learning, what problem solving is all about and how it can be applied to the adult decision making process. This is a fun workshop and has application to just about everything we do. Ken uses magic and humour to get his points across.
Community Education
Extra-Mural Adult Education