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Where's the Math?: Books, Games, and Routines to Spark Children's Thinking [Pehme köide]

  • Formaat: Paperback / softback, 128 pages, kõrgus x laius: 203x254 mm, Illustrations
  • Ilmumisaeg: 24-Oct-2019
  • Kirjastus: National Association for the Education of Young Children
  • ISBN-10: 1938113519
  • ISBN-13: 9781938113512
  • Formaat: Paperback / softback, 128 pages, kõrgus x laius: 203x254 mm, Illustrations
  • Ilmumisaeg: 24-Oct-2019
  • Kirjastus: National Association for the Education of Young Children
  • ISBN-10: 1938113519
  • ISBN-13: 9781938113512
Use the powerful strategies of play and storytelling to help young children develop their “math brains.” This easy-to-use resource includes fun activities, routines, and games inspired by children’s books that challenge children to recognize and think more logically about the math all around them.

Engaging ideas and activities to develop children’s mathematical thinking by solving problems from real life and their favorite children’s books.

Arvustused

"This great resource not only supports teachers as they cultivate mathematical thinkers in fun, developmentally appropriate ways, it does so by naturally infusing rich conversations and early literacy skills! A must-have addition to any early childhood classroom." Jessica Mercer Young, Senior Research Scientist, Education Development Center



This book is an insightful guide to helping children discover, learn from, and fall in love with the math that is all around them. While clearly grounded in early math learning research, its written in a style that makes the topic approachable, immediately useful, and compelling." Eric Dearing, Professor of Applied Developmental and Educational Psychology, Boston College



"Wheres the Math? shows you how to support childrens mathematical thinking and inspires you to look at everyday experiences through a mathematical lens. Using this resource, you can intentionally shape your math talk to help children understand the relationship between their play and the big ideas in math." Cate Heroman, Early Childhood Consultant and Author, Cate Heroman, LLC



"This book is much more than a collection of activitiesit is an engaging set of explorations teachers can adapt to engage young learners in finding the math that is all around us." Jie-Qi Chen, Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs and Founder of the Early Math Collaborative, Erikson Institute



"At last! This well-written book gives concrete examples of ways to build on childrens natural wonder and curiosity about the world and to support their mathematics learning. Wheres the Math? is a valuable resource for any early childhood educator." Kristen E. Reed, Senior Project Director, Education Development Center



"Each chapter of this must-read resource describes practical classroom activities for increasing childrens mathematical thinking and concept mastery through real-life investigations and problem-solving situations." Danielle Davis, Pre-K Teacher, Metro Nashville Public Schools



"The authors of this important book make a compelling case that mathematics is everywhere in the lives of all young children. It is a valuable resource for early childhood educators who are committed to seeing the math." Danny Bernard Martin, Professor, Department of Mathematics, Statistics, and Computer Science, University of Illinois at Chicago

Muu info

Winner of Academics' Choice Award Smart Book Summer 2020 Winner 2020 (United States).This book will be promoted via various NAEYC marketing efforts, including social media pages promotions (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and Pinterest with a reach of over 200K followers); promotional emails; advertisements in Young Children, Teaching Young Children, and Exchange magazines; and NAEYCs seasonal resource catalogs. Select authors of the publication will also present a webinar on a topic covered in the book soon after its publication. Finally, the publication will be advertised and sold at various early childhood conferences and trade shows (NAEYCs Annual Conferences, NAEYCs Professional Learning Institutes, Zero to Three, etc.).
Preface v
Introduction 1(9)
MATCHING & SORTING
Chapter One How Are These the Same? How Are These Different?
10(20)
Not Quite the Same
14(4)
Resorting to (Re-)Sorting
18(4)
Sorting with Shoes
22(4)
Oh, the Weather Outside!
26(4)
PATTERNS
Chapter Two What Comes Next?
30(22)
Pattern Detectives
36(4)
Stairstep Story Patterns
40(4)
Cycles as Patterns
44(4)
And Action!
48(4)
NUMBER SENSE
Chapter Three How Many Do We Have, Need, or Want?
52(20)
Some Frogs Here, Some Frogs There
56(4)
A Treat to Eat
60(4)
Counting By Feet
64(4)
Counting in My World
68(4)
MEASURING
Chapter Four How Big Is It?
72(20)
Building with Blocks
76(4)
Finding the Right Fit
80(4)
Bigger This Way, Bigger That Way
84(4)
The Letter Club
88(4)
SPATIAL RELATIONSHIPS
Chapter Five Where Is It?
92(21)
Obstacle Course Adventures
96(4)
Shaping Up a Quilt
100(4)
Shape Scavenger Hunt
104(4)
Build-It Challenge
108(5)
Final Thoughts 113(1)
Glossary 114(2)
Book List 116(2)
References 118(1)
Resources 119(1)
Acknowledgments 120(1)
About the Authors 121
Mary Hynes-Berry, PhD, is senior instructor at Erikson Institute and one of the founding members of Eriksons Early Math Collaborative, which provides professional development to early childhood educators on teaching foundational math and also conducts research on the most effective ways to bolster mathematical thinking among young children. (From Erikson website)

Laura Grandau, PhD, is assistant professor at Erikson Institute as well as a senior program developer for Eriksons Early Math Collaborative. She studies the link between mathematical interactions and computational thinking in young children. In addition, she helps professionals who work with young children in educational settings outside of school, such as in museums and libraries, better integrate early math concepts into their services for families and caregivers. (From Erikson website)