PEN Play was founded by Dr. Petro Erasmus – Registered Educational Psychologist, Researcher, Remedial Specialist with a special interest in Neurodevelopmental Disorders and creator of Maths Whartels.
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WHAT WE DO
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Using Play to develop:
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Maths concepts
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Study methods
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Improve memory by developing memorizing techniques and -strategies
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Perceptual development
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Executive functioning
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Develop Emotional Intelligence
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Resilience
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Coping strategies
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Processing Speed
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Metacognition
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Impulse control
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OUR CORE VALUE
To bring creative solutions to help as many children and adults to reach their full potential by using PLAY not only to focus on cognitive development but also developing EQ, Resilience, Mindfulness and FLOW!
ABOUT THE FOUNDER
Dr Petro Erasmus is a registered Educational Psychologist, Remedial Therapist and Researcher with a special interest in Neuro-developmental disorders (Dyslexia, Autism, ADHD), Learning and Producing Problems and the role of Play in the brain development of young children. Dr Erasmus's research interest on predictors of maths achievement in the South African context started in 2000 with her Masters studies to design a remedial programme in Maths for Setswana speaking / second language learners.
She has 30 years’ experience in teaching remedial maths for learners from pre-school up to Grade 11. Her PhD studies focused on study orientation in maths and emotional intelligence as predictors of maths achievement. She is the creator of Maths Whartels (www.Whartels.co.za) and founder member of the Let’s Really Play Maths Centres. The goal of these Let’s Really Play Maths Centres is to empower parents, teachers and therapists to use PLAY to help children improve their maths achievement and to develop a love for Mathematics from a young age.
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