Grade Level: Preschool - Kindergarten
Product #: 3804063
Sample Pages

Developmental activities on numbers and counting, shapes, order and position of objects, patterns, and measurement

Supports NAEYC and NCTM Early Childhood Mathematics Positioning Statement.

Counting crackers on a plate, finding shapes on the walls and floors, building structures with blocks, and counting toys are just some of the basic math concepts explored by young children. This book provides activities and meaningful learning opportunities for children as well as useful information for educators. This handy teacher resource book:

• Defines standards and skills - Learn what is developmentally appropriate math and what the standards are for teaching each age and stage.
• Creates a math environment - Give children the tools to investigate math concepts in various ways. Immerse the class in math with hands-on activities, songs and finger plays, read-aloud picture books, mini-book creations, and fun activities during transition time.
• Facilitates math explorations - Help children acquire basic and appropriate mathematical knowledge of numbers and counting, shapes, order and position of objects, patterns, and measurement concepts. There will be many different levels of understanding. It is important to guide children along a continuum of skill development by offering rich and diverse experiences to foster mathematical thinking in young learners.
• Group activities for developing math knowledge
• Math box and file folder games
• Suggested read-aloud books
• Mini-book ideas
• Cross-curricular activities
• School-to-home connections