October 13, 2011Amy Carriere
Numbers
Measurem
ent
Counting
Data Analysis
Planning
EstimatingSpace
ShapeMatching
Patterns
Problem Solving
Reasoning
Communication
Connections
Representation
Session ObjectivesIdentify early math concepts and processes Explain how infants and toddlers and
Preschoolers acquire those conceptsDescribe indicators of early math concepts
for infants and toddlers and PreschoolersDescribe strategies for infusing early math
concepts into daily routines, activities, and play for infants and toddlers and Preschoolers
The development of mathematical thinking skills begins at birth
It occurs in a very natural way through play, routines, and loving interactions with
adults.
Children are curious and want to know everything about their environment.
Babies explore the world using their senses. They look, touch, hear, smell, and taste everything!
Math is Part of EVERY day Mathematics is a
way of describing the world –a way of thinking, knowing, and problem-solving that is accessible to all children regardless of their prior knowledge and experiences
Components/Process Skills
What is… What can we do in ourEnvironment to promote…
What can we do with Movement to promote…
What can we do with Toys/Games to promote…
What can we do with Great Books to promote…
What can we do during Routines/Transitions to promote…
What is the Teacher’s Role in promoting…
How do we assess Child Progress in…
What Tips can we Share with Families about…
Numbers/Operations
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Geometry/Spatial SenseMeasure-mentPatterns (Algebra)
Data Analysis
Problem Solving
Reasoning
Communi-cation
ConnectionsRepresent-ation
Learning AboutMathematical Concepts
Numbers and OperationsGeometry/Spatial SenseMeasurementPatterns (Algebra)Data Analysis
Learning AboutMathematical Processes
Problem SolvingReasoningCommunicationConnectionsRepresentation
ActivityUse your resources in the bin, some
manipulatives, some examples, and Wisconsin Model Early Learning Standards Book (pg 80-102)
Develop a Parent Friendly Definition of the Mathematical Concept and Process skill you have
Give some examples of what this looks like with infants, toddlers, and preschoolers
How could you sue some of these materials to promote this concept and process skill?
What other materials could you use?What can an adult do/say/ask to promote this
concept/skill?
The Teaching Cycle
Simple Ways to AssessParent InterviewsSelf PortraitsAnecdotal RecordsScribbling Drawing Writing SamplesParticipation ChartDevelopmental ChecklistsAudio or Video Tapes
Homework for Next time…ObservationSelf assessment
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