Synopses & Reviews
Children who learn math fundamentals in preschool and kindergarten have the best chance of later achievement in school— but too often, children don't get the effective early math instruction that makes all the difference. Now there's a core early childhood textbook that helps current and future educators teach the most critical math concepts to young students while meeting today's national standards for mathematics education.
Developed by Sally Moomaw, a nationally respected expert with more than 20 years of classroom experience, this accessible textbook gives readers a solid theoretical understanding of math concepts and standards and the guidance they need to create and implement their own lessons. Highly readable and practical enough for years of use beyond the classroom, this text
- explicitly aligns with the most current recommendations from the National Research Council's Committee on Early Childhood Mathematics and the focal points of the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics
- helps teachers plan effective lessons—includes more than 50 classroom activities with detailed instructions and helpful photos
- advances inclusion by giving teachers universal design strategies and adaptations to help them support all learners, including English language learners and students with disabilities
- targets the critical math skillschildren will build on for the rest of their lives, including quantification, operations, algebraic reasoning, geometry, spatial sense, measurement, data analysis and probability
- focuses on the youngest students (including children with special needs) so teachers can implement developmentally appropriate math instruction when it's the most effective
- gives teachers invaluable guidance on weaving math lessons into everyday routines and conversations
- makes teacher preparation clear and easy, with student-friendly features such as chapter summaries, reflection questions, vignettes that model key concepts, and a glossary of math terminology
Whether used in preservice courses on teaching mathematics or in-service professional development, this comprehensive textbook will help educators give the youngest students a strong foundation of basic math concepts— and prepare them for lifelong academic success.
See which domain of school readiness in the Head Start Child Development and Early Learning Framework this book addresses.
Review
"Used in the university setting, the book served as a valuable and concise guide. The clear content explanations proved advantageous for students who had verbalized anxiety toward math . . . Pverall, it is informative, user-friendly, and relevant to the generation of children and teachers in early childhood classrooms today."
Review
"Puts an emphasis on helping young children understand mathematics instead of just doing mathematics. By providing a solid foundation in early numeracy, we give children the understanding needed for them to become flexible mathematical thinkers." Christina Tondevold
About the Author
Sally Moomaw, Ed.D., is Assistant Professor of Early Childhood Education at the University of Cincinnati in Ohio. She taught preschool and kindergarten children in inclusive, diverse classrooms for more than 20 years. She is the author or coauthor of 13 books for early childhood education, including More than Counting: Whole Math Activities for Preschool and Kindergarten (Redleaf Press, 1995), More than Magnets: Exploring the Wonders of Science in Preschool and Kindergarten (Redleaf Press, 1997), and Lessons from Turtle Island: Native Curriculum in Early Childhood Classrooms (Redleaf Press, 2002) and More Than Counting: Standards Edition (Redleaf Press, 2011). She has given numerous presentations for educators throughout the United States and has developed a Mathematics Toolkit for the Ohio Department of Education to help preschool and kindergarten teachers implement state content standards. Her research focus is the development of mathematics understanding in young children.
Table of Contents
About the Author
Preface
Acknowledgments
Chapter 1 Foundations for Mathematical DevelopmentMathematics in the Preschool and Kindergarten Classroom
Standards in Early Mathematics Education
Developmentally Appropriate Mathematics Curriculum
Mathematics in Inclusive Classrooms
What It Means to Be a Mathematics Teacher
Chapter 2 Developing Number SenseThe Number and Operations Standard
The Development of Number Sense
Designing the Number Sense Curriculum
Activity 2.1: The Bathtub Game
Activity 2.2: Doghouse Game
Activity 2.3: Get the Dogs Home—Short-Path Game
Activity 2.4: Get the Dogs Home—Long-Path Game
Activity 2.5: "I Have More" Card Game
Activity 2.6: Matchmaker Game
Activity 2.7: The School Bus Song
Universal Design for Supporting Number Sense
Focusing on Mathematical Processes
Assessing Number Sense Learning
Chapter 3 Developing Concepts About Arithmetic OperationsThe Operations Component of the Number and Operations Standard
The Development of Arithmetic Operations— Addition and Subtraction
Adding Operations to the Number-Sense Curriculum
Activity 3.1: Eggs in the Basket
Activity 3.2: Socks in the Laundry
Activity 3.3: Pairs of Socks—Counting by 2s
Activity 3.4: Shop and Save
Activity 3.5: Feed the Birds
Activity 3.6: Get the Dog Some Bones
Activity 3.7: Apple Song Game
Activity 3.8: In and Out of Bed.
Universal Design for Supporting Arithmetic Operations.
Focusing on Mathematical Processes
Assessing Understanding of Arithmetic Operations
Chapter 4 Developing Algebra ConceptsThe Algebra Standard
The Development of Algebraic Reasoning
Designing the Algebra Curriculum
Activity 4.1: A Better Teddy Bear Collection
Activity 4.2: Bandage Collection
Activity 4.3: Going Fishing
Activity 4.4: Patterning with Apples and Pumpkins
Activity 4.5: Hats and Mittensmdash;A Beginning Function
Activity 4.6: Many Ways to Get to Five—A Class Book
Activity 4.7: Doo Dah Dilemmas
Activity 4.8: Body Patterns
Activity 4.9: Rhythm Patterns
Activity 4.10: 12 Ways to Get to 11
Universal Design for Supporting Algebra
Focusing on Mathematical Processes
Assessing Algebraic Learning
Chapter 5 Developing Geometry ConceptsThe Geometry Standard
The Development of Geometric Reasoning
Designing the Geometry Curriculum
Activity 5.1: The Magnificent Shape Quilt
Activity 5.2: Quilt Bingo
Activity 5.3: Shape Aliens in Action
Activity 5.4: Where Are Our Friends?
Activity 5.5: Weekly Geometry
Activity 5.6: Class Shape Big Book
Activity 5.7: Dressing Mr. and Mrs. Teddy Bear
Activity 5.8: Pet Hospital
Universal Design for Supporting Geometry
Focusing on Mathematical Processes
Assessing Geometric Learning
Chapter 6 Developing Measurement ConceptsThe Measurement Standard
The Development of Measurement Concept
Designing the Measurement Curriculum
Activity 6.1: Those Amazing Pumpkins
Activity 6.2: Shoe Store
Activity 6.3: Inchworms
Activity 6.4: Carpeting the House
Activity 6.5: Container "Brainer"
Activity 6.6: Snake Adventure
Activity 6.7: Ramp Races
Activity 6.8: How Tall Am I?
Activity 6.9: Is It Larger? Is It Smaller?
Universal Design