A collection of our many ideas for kindergarten math activities and the thinking that takes place in kindergarten. For young children exploring activities, thinking, and math games can be a healthy part of children’s first experiences with math. Here are the many resources we have on our website.
Kindergarten Math
Series: Focus on the Lesson
Rekenrek Chart for Voting in the Classroom
April 13, 2021
Looking for new rekenrek activity ideas? Try voting with a rekenrek chart. In this video, we see a rekenrek chart used to solve a dilemma common to early childhood classrooms: choosing between two favorite books at story time.
- Topic: Number Sense, Data Analysis
- Age/Grade Level: Pre-K, Kindergarten, 1st Grade
- Tags Rekenrek, Subitizing
Series: Focus on the Lesson March 17, 2021
Making the Number Ten on a Rekenrek
A good sense of the number ten is critical for building young children’s reasoning strategies. Here we see kindergarteners making the number ten on a rekenrek, a tool with red and white beads in groups…
- Topic: Number Sense
- Age/Grade Level: Kindergarten, 1st Grade
- Tags Rekenrek, Subitizing
Series: About the Collaborative February 22, 2021
Denver Head Start Teachers Sustain Children’s Growth in Math
An ongoing professional development program with Denver Great Kids Head Start (DGKHS) shows the power of a multi-year partnership to build sustainable growth in math achievement for young children.
- Age/Grade Level: Pre-K, Kindergarten
Series: Ideas at Work January 26, 2021
3 Ways to See Mathematical Structure in Everyday Kitchen Math
Cooking with kids is a natural way to do math together. But we're not talking about turning meal preparation into a formal math lesson. Cooking together presents an opportunity that is more about noticing and…
- Topic: Pattern, Measurement
- Age/Grade Level: Pre-K, Kindergarten, 1st Grade, 2nd Grade, 3rd Grade
- Tags Family Math
Series: Adult Learning January 18, 2021
4 Key Findings for Early Childhood Coaching Strategies with Teachers
Instructional coaching is central to the Collaborative's professional development efforts. There is a lot to learn from what works and what doesn't when it comes to early childhood coaching strategies, particularly when focused on the…
- Age/Grade Level: Adult Learners, Pre-K, Kindergarten, 1st Grade, 2nd Grade, 3rd Grade
Series: Focus on Play December 29, 2020
New Use of Quantity Cards for Remote Preschool Math Games
Whether teaching in-person with social distancing or online, the number one question we hear from teachers is how to adapt preschool math games for remote learning. Here are some game ideas that work equally well…
- Topic: Counting, Number Operations
- Age/Grade Level: Pre-K, Kindergarten
- Tags Family Math, Play, Games, Subitizing
Series: About Early Math December 27, 2020
Early Childhood Teachers Look Back on a Year Like No Other
The Collaborative interviewed three Chicago-area early childhood teachers who spoke honestly about the challenges and rewards of teaching during the pandemic.
Series: Ideas at Work October 14, 2020
Chores for Kids Can Help Them Find Math Around the House
With young children at home, there’s always cleaning to be done. So why not include them in completing the chores? Chores can engage everyone in the household in a little “math all around us” problem-solving.
- Topic: Precursor Concepts, Spatial Relationships
- Age/Grade Level: Infants, Toddlers, Pre-K, Kindergarten
- Tags Family Math
Series: Ideas at Work September 11, 2020
Homemade Playdough Recipe for Shape Fun
Stamping or imprinting with a homemade playdough recipe using everyday household items is an active way for children to explore the big ideas of shape.
- Topic: Precursor Concepts, Shape
- Age/Grade Level: Infants, Toddlers, Pre-K, Kindergarten, 1st Grade
- Tags Family Math
Series: Hear from the Experts August 25, 2020
Families are Pivotal in Designing Math Picture Books for Children
How do you design a better picture book for children? How does consulting with families along with research help us to understand what makes educational children's books effective and engaging?
- Age/Grade Level: Pre-K, Kindergarten
- Tags Family Math, Promising Math
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