Series: About Early Math
A collections of videos, articles, and links, all free teacher resources for early educators.
Series: About Early Math
High Score: Using Math Video Games in the Classroom
August 24, 2015
Mathematician Keith Devlin reflects on the use of video games in the classroom in his review of Greg Toppo's The Game Believes in You: How Digital Play Can Make Our Kids Smarter.
- Age/Grade Level: Pre-K, Kindergarten, 1st Grade, 2nd Grade, 3rd Grade
- Tags Technology
Series: About Early Math August 13, 2015
Children’s Math Anxiety May Stem from Parents
A new study from the University of Chicago suggests that parents can easily transfer their math anxiety to their children.
- Age/Grade Level: 1st Grade, 2nd Grade, 3rd Grade
- Tags Math Anxiety, Technology
Series: About Early Math May 26, 2015
Teaching STEM the Focus of 100Kin10 Summit
At the 100Kin10 Annual Summit, held at The Museum of Science and Industry in Chicago, education experts from across the nation gathered to discuss the topic of teaching STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math).
- Tags 100Kin10
Series: About Early Math May 13, 2015
Math Opportunities Hidden in Geocache App
Geocaching is an activity that uses the GPS technology on your mobile device to allow for some real-life treasure hunting. It can mathematize otherwise ordinary situations, as it allows children to interact with real-world maps.
- Topic: Spatial Relationships
- Age/Grade Level: Pre-K, Kindergarten, 1st Grade, 2nd Grade, 3rd Grade
- Tags Mapping, Technology, Nature
Series: About Early Math May 11, 2015
Rote Memorization Hinders Math Performance
Results from PISA suggest that the highest achievers are the students who view math as a set of large, connected concepts, while those who utilize rote memorization for math facts and procedures are the lowest-achieving.
- Age/Grade Level: Pre-K, Kindergarten, 1st Grade, 2nd Grade, 3rd Grade
- Tags Common Core, CCSS
Series: About Early Math May 4, 2015
Teachers’ Perspectives on Math and Language Arts Instruction
While differences exist between math and language arts, teachers can use similar strategies in teaching both subjects. "Math time is often serious and tense. Rigor and seriousness are essential, but so are the excitement and…
- Age/Grade Level: Pre-K, Kindergarten, 1st Grade, 2nd Grade, 3rd Grade
- Tags Number Talks, Books
Series: About Early Math March 30, 2015
There’s No Such Thing as “Bad at Math”
This article discusses strategies for raising children to enjoy math before beginning preschool. Unfortunately many children never develop this appreciation. In fact, even at a young age, children can develop math anxiety or a belief…
- Age/Grade Level: Pre-K
- Tags Play, Books, Math Anxiety
Series: About Early Math March 16, 2015
Making “Math for Fun” a Reality
In this article on Quartz, Laura Overdeck, the founder of Bedtime Math, reflects on young students' differing perceptions of math and literacy. While many young students read for fun, very few do math for fun.…
- Age/Grade Level: Infants, Toddlers, Pre-K, Kindergarten, 1st Grade, 2nd Grade, 3rd Grade
- Tags Math Anxiety
Series: About Early Math March 4, 2015
Blocks: Low-Tech Toys with High Learning Potential
This article from NPR's ongoing education blog discusses the strength of a familiar low-tech toy: the block. Even amid a technological revolution in teaching, which is bringing tablets, apps, and smartboards into more and more…
- Topic: Number Operations, Spatial Relationships
- Age/Grade Level: Pre-K, Kindergarten
- Tags Technology, Play, Blocks
Series: About Early Math December 29, 2014
The Role of Play in Pre-K Development
This New York Times article discusses the growing lack of play time in pre-k development and classrooms and its implications. "As they play, children develop vital cognitive, linguistic, social and emotional skills. They make discoveries,…
- Age/Grade Level: Infants, Toddlers, Pre-K, Kindergarten
- Tags Play
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