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: Hear from the Experts
Why Singapore Leads the World in Early Mathematics
February 10, 2013
At Erikson Institute's first International Symposium on Early Mathematics Education, Dr. Yeap Ban Har explains the core competencies and philosophy at the foundation of the world's highest-ranking early mathematics education program.
- Age/Grade Level: Adult Learners, Kindergarten, 1st Grade, 2nd Grade
- Tags Yeap Ban Har
Series: Focus on the Child February 10, 2013
Using Number Paths with Child 2
Using a number line with the digits hidden from view, a student counts backwards and forwards.
- Topic: Counting
- Age/Grade Level: Pre-K, Kindergarten
- Tags Child 2
Series: Focus on the Lesson January 15, 2013
Feel for Shapes
In this geometry activity for pre-k and kindergarten, students distinguish shapes using touch rather than sight.
- Topic: Shape
- Age/Grade Level: Pre-K, Kindergarten
- Tags Play, Books
Series: Focus on the Lesson October 11, 2012
Analyzing Shoe Graph Pictographs
After graphing their shoes based on specific characteristics, a class discusses the results and draws some conclusions.
- Topic: Data Analysis
- Age/Grade Level: Pre-K, Kindergarten
Series: Focus on the Lesson October 11, 2012
Making Shoe Pictographs
A class draws pictures of their shoes and organizes them on a graph based on various characteristics.
- Topic: Data Analysis
- Age/Grade Level: Pre-K, Kindergarten
Series: Focus on the Lesson October 11, 2012
Graphing Shoes on a Grid
A class organizes their shoes on a grid based on specific characteristics.
- Topic: Data Analysis
- Age/Grade Level: Pre-K, Kindergarten
Series: Focus on the Lesson October 11, 2012
Creating Context for the Shoe Graph Lesson
A teacher gets her class in the right mindset for thinking about data analysis.
- Topic: Data Analysis
- Age/Grade Level: Pre-K, Kindergarten
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