Math can't wait. Children who can count with ease before kindergarten have a better shot at future mathematics success-and with this book, it's simple and fun to
weave counting and other math concepts into everyday activities. Drawn from the authors?€™ playful and popular LittleCounters? workshops, this guidebook shows early educators, caregivers, and parents how to use
purposeful play with children from birth to 5 to promote mathematical thinking and get them ready for formal math instruction. Packed with easy, no-fear strategies any adult can use-even if you're math-phobic!-this book will help all the teachers in a child's life foster critical early math knowledge and school readiness.
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[*]Discover amazing facts about the mathematical minds of babies and young children[*]Transform ordinary toys into learning tools that help teach mathematical concepts[*]Organize play environments and activities to encourage math learning[*]Spot teachable moments and add purposeful math talk to daily tasks[*]Teach "meaningful counting"-the skill that underpins children's potential for future math success[*]Infuse math learning into specific daily routines, such as meals, chores, and bedtime[*]Support children's readiness for formal math instruction[*]Get started with your own LittleCounters? workshop-or use the principles right away in your program or home
PRACTICAL MATERIALS: Examples and vignettes; sample activities and scripts of adult-child dialogue; recommended counting books and songs; and a detailed introduction to interactive LittleCounters? workshops, where parents and kids learn and have fun together.
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