There’s a map for that
Take a look at the mapping resources we have available, including a new “Focus on the Lesson” video with Pat Hutchins' book Rosie's Walk. More →
Now available:
A book by the Collaborative
This new book gives early childhood educators the practical knowledge they need to teach mathematics to children ages 3 to 6. More →
New name.
New website.
A continuing commitment to helping preschool and early elementary teachers bring effective early math instruction into their classrooms.

It’s Picnic Time. Don’t Forget to Pack the Math!

This is an Article by Jeanine Brownell • May 28, 2013 • For grade levels 1st Grade Kindergarten Pre-K • Tagged food, Home, mapping

Many classrooms are planning year-end picnics, so it’s the perfect time to read We’re Going on a Picnic! by the beloved author Pat Hutchins. Like several of her other books, such as Rosie’s Walk, this tale is set in the farmyard and illustrated with big, bold pictures and simple text. Hen, Goose, and Duck prepare More →

MapSkip Makes the World a Canvas for Our Stories and Photos

This is a Link • May 27, 2013 • Tagged Home, mapping

MapSkip Makes the World a Canvas for Our Stories and Photos

The purpose of MapSkip.com is to create a weave of stories about the places in our lives. Users are invited to create a free account and to mark up places in Google Maps with their own stories and photos. Users can browse each other's stories and can rate and discuss them.

Walk with Rosie

This is a Video • May 26, 2013 • For grade levels Kindergarten Pre-K • Tagged English Language Learner, Home, mapping

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Students explore spatial relationships by describing and traversing an obstacle course, then making a map of it.

The Global Search for Education: Finnish Math Lessons

This is a Link • May 23, 2013 • For grade levels 1st Grade 2nd Grade 3rd Grade Kindergarten Pre-K • Tagged Home

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Speaking to author of Finnish Lessons: What can the World learn from Educational Change in Finland?

Huffington Post

Finns give a strong focus to math and science in elementary grades supported by well-trained primary school teachers with masters degrees who emphasize both the experimental and experiential nature of learning math and science.

Continuing Education Courses Now Available

This is a Link • April 22, 2013 • Tagged Home

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Early Math Courses Available This Summer

Erikson Institute

Join coaches from the Early Math Collaborative in this five-session series that explores how to better instruct young children in mathematics. Sign up before April 26th and get a discount.

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