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Kindergarten Math

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.

Series: About the Collaborative

New Program Integrates Math Lessons In All Subjects For Preschoolers

July 26, 2013

Was math the one subject that simply didn’t add up for you in school? Plenty of students struggle with mastering mathematics, but a new program is finding that starting early with a different approach can…

  • Age/Grade Level: Pre-K, Kindergarten
Series: Video from Others July 26, 2013

The Relationship Between Play, Teacher-Child Interactions, and Math Ability

While many studies have found strong relationships between young children's play and literacy, studies of teacher interactions in play and mathematics learning have not been conducted. This video describes findings from a study aimed at…

  • Age/Grade Level: Pre-K, Kindergarten
  • Tags Play
Series: Hear from the Experts July 22, 2013

The Concept of Regrouping with Liping Ma

Liping Ma describes some differences between American and Chinese math educators, specifically concerning the idea of regrouping. "It's always easier for children to subtract three from ten than from thirteen."

  • Topic: Number Operations
  • Age/Grade Level: Adult Learners, Pre-K, Kindergarten, 1st Grade, 2nd Grade, 3rd Grade
Series: Hear from the Experts July 18, 2013

Analogical Reasoning with Lyn English

Lyn English defines analogical reasoning and describes its importance and prevalence in early math classrooms.

  • Topic: Sets
  • Age/Grade Level: Adult Learners, Pre-K, Kindergarten, 1st Grade, 2nd Grade, 3rd Grade
Series: About Early Math July 18, 2013

Why Do the Math Wars Rage On?

Are the "Math Wars" back like a bad movie sequel? Why does the debate continue, sometimes vehemently, even when most people agree that quality math education must focus on both skills and conceptual understanding?

  • Age/Grade Level: Pre-K, Kindergarten, 1st Grade, 2nd Grade, 3rd Grade
  • Tags Common Core, CCSS
spatial reasoning math early grades
Series: Hear from the Experts July 18, 2013

The Connection Between Spatial Reasoning Ability and Math

Research out of John Hopkins University and Michigan State University suggests that a strong link exists between young learners' spatial reasoning and computation abilities.

  • Topic: Spatial Relationships
  • Age/Grade Level: Pre-K, Kindergarten, 1st Grade, 2nd Grade, 3rd Grade
Series: Focus on the Child April 26, 2013

Seriating Objects by Length and Capacity with Child 14

A kindergarten student finds a way to sort cups by capacity.

  • Topic: Measurement
  • Age/Grade Level: Pre-K, Kindergarten
  • Tags Child 14, English Language Learner, Capacity, Comparing
Series: Focus on the Lesson April 24, 2013

Triangle Talk from Feel for Shapes

Students distinguish shapes using touch rather than sight.

  • Topic: Shape
  • Age/Grade Level: Pre-K, Kindergarten
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Series: Book Ideas April 16, 2013

Concept of “Getting Bigger” in The Growing Story and Three Feet Small

The Growing Story and Three Feet Small are two wonderful picture books that address a “math all around us" concept: growing taller.

  • Topic: Measurement
  • Age/Grade Level: Infants, Toddlers, Pre-K, Kindergarten
  • Tags Books, Animals, Michael Rosen, Big and Small, Helen Oxenbury, The Growing Story, Ruth Krauss, Three Feet Small, Valeri Gorbachev
Series: Focus on the Child April 15, 2013

Recognizing Shapes with Child 12

A child identifies various shapes.

  • Topic: Shape
  • Age/Grade Level: Pre-K, Kindergarten
  • Tags Child 12, English Language Learner
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