Maths and Construction
Block Play
A Complete Guide to Learning and Playing with BlocksAuthor(s): Sharon Macdonald (click on the author's name for more titles)
Over 50 great activities. Clear descriptions of what children learn by playing with blocks accompany the activities which consider the ability and interest level of the children and encourage developmental skills such as problem-solving, maths, science, language and skills.
RRP $44.95
Building Structures With Young Children
Author(s): Ingrid Chalufour, Karen Worth (click on the author's name for more titles)
From playground equipment to skyscrapers, structures are everywhere. Building Structures with Young Children guides children's explorations to help deepen their understanding of the physical science present in building block structures - including concepts such as gravity, stability, and balance. Looking at science in a new way, this field-tested curriculum supports the early development of important science - inquiry skills such as questioning, investigating, discussing, and formulating ideas and theories - all aimed at helping children.
RRP $58.95
Count on Math
Activities for Small Hands and Lively MindsAuthor(s): Pam Schiller (click on the author's name for more titles)
The activities in this book reflect the real world of children. Each chapter begins with the free exploration of materials. Children learn spatial relationships, patterning, shapes, numeration and many other maths concepts from these simple activities and the activities that follow allow children to build on what they have learned.
RRP $56.95
Curriculum: Brain Research, Math, Science
A Beginnings Workshop BookAuthor(s): Bonnie Neugebauer (click on the author's name for more titles)
In this collection of articles from Exchange Magazine, the book includes: Applying Brain Research, Maths and Numbers, Science: Using the Outdoors, and Young Children and Technology
RRP $53.95
Giant Encyclopedia of Math Activities For Children 3 to 6
Over 600 Activities Written by Teachers for TeachersOrganized by curriculum area or time of day, each activity is complete with maths concepts, materials needed, and step-by-step instructions. Maths is the new focus in early childhood education, and the easy-to-use maths concept index is a fabulous feature for teachers so they can easily find appropriate activities for the children they teach.
RRP $78.95
Jump Into Math
Active Learning for Preschool ChildrenAuthor(s): Rae Pica (click on the author's name for more titles)
The activities in each chapter are organized by level of difficulty, and each one incorporates fun, exciting maths experiences with movement. Most activities require few or no materials and include related children's books or music to extend the learning. The maths skills index is an invaluable reference tool, giving teachers flexibility to plan around children's interests.
RRP $33.95
Learn Every Day About Numbers
100 Best Ideas from TeachersAuthor(s): Kathy Charner (click on the author's name for more titles)
Classroom-tested and teacher-approved, these activities help children ages 3-6 learn all about numbers. With 100 engaging and fun activities, Learn Every Day About Numbers offers everything a teacher needs to build a foundation for future math learning. Children will love becoming a Number Detective, a Flashlight Writer, or a Number Hero as they investigate the wonderful world of numbers.
RRP $29.95
Learn Every Day About Shapes
100 Best Ideas from TeachersAuthor(s): Kathy Charner (click on the author's name for more titles)
Complete with learning objectives, related children’s books, and an assessment component, teachers will find everything they need to teach children ages 3-6 all about shapes. Learn Every Day About Shapes is sure to become a classroom favorite!
RRP $29.95
Math at Their Own Pace
Child-Directed Activities for Developing Early Number SenseAuthor(s): Greg Nelson (click on the author's name for more titles)
Dedicated early childhood teachers strive to provide environments where students make new discoveries and test their limits. Utilising the latest research on maths learning, Math at Their Own Pace provides a series of pre-designed, inexpensive activities that teachers can make and place "on the shelf" for children to use when they are developmentally ready and interested. This child-directed approach provides a broad range of hands-on maths experiences that will help children learn to solve problems creatively.
RRP $67.95
Math in Minutes
Easy Activities for Children Ages 4-8Author(s): Sharon Macdonald (click on the author's name for more titles)
This introduction to early maths concepts contains easy activities for children ages 4-8 years. They can go on a Geometric Shape Hunt, measure with Pompoms, or find the Missing Numbers, just a few of the fun, simple activities you'll find in Math in Minutes. Each chapter begins with the easiest activities and progresses to more difficult ones.
RRP $44.95
Math in the Preschool Classroom Second Edition
I'm Older Than You, I'm FiveAuthor(s): Ann S Epstein, Suzanne Gainsley (click on the author's name for more titles)
Early maths learning happens without rote drill, but it does not happen on its own. Young children need maths concepts presented thoughtfully and systematically, yet in a way that also respects their concrete thinking and their need to learn by exploring hands-on materials. This book presents 50 early math activites that meet these needs for preschoolers.
RRP $58.95
More Than Counting Second Edition
Whole Math Activities for Preschool and KindergartenAuthor(s): Brenda Hieronymous, Sally Moomaw (click on the author's name for more titles)
Maths is so easy, a child can do it . . . all we have to do is let them! More than 100 ideas for manipulatives, collections, grid games, path games, graphing, and gross-motor play that combine to make a complete maths experience can be found in an easy to read style.
RRP $67.95
Preschool Math
Author(s): Debbie Cunningham, Joy Lubawy, Robert Williams (click on the author's name for more titles)
Preschool Math encourages teachers to listen to and observe young children to better understand how they think about their world. The book uses these prompts to expand into useful and appropriate maths experiences. Teachers will encourage children to use their senses and bodies to explore ideas, record and talk about the concepts, and to learn how maths feels, tastes, and looks. Activities in Preschool Math use the scientific ideals of testing, evaluating, exploring, experimenting, problem solving, making guesses, and forming a hypothesis, while utilizing interesting materials and environments in mathematical ways.
RRP $44.95
Spotlight on Young Children and Math
Author(s): Derry Koralek (click on the author's name for more titles)
The authors offer proven strategies to introduce key mathematics concepts, foster problem solving and mathematical thinking, and encourage use of math across the curriculum. This attractive resource also includes a list of top resources in the area and carefully designed questions and activities to aid students and other readers in reflecting on the articles.
RRP $34.95
Teaching Numeracy, Language and Literacy with Blocks
Author(s): Abigail Newburger, Elizabeth Vaughan (click on the author's name for more titles)
Newburger and Vaughan provide a theoretical foundation on why and how blocks are used, as well as information on selecting blocks and block safety. This is a real how-to book you don't need to read from beginning to end. Simply find the chapter that suits your setting or curriculum and tailor it for a perfect fit!
RRP $58.95
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