Tagged as: English Language Learner
The English Language Learner and Early Mathematics
It can be difficult learning two languages at once. In the case of an English language learner, the two new "languages" are often English and math. Children in schools where most of the language spoken is not their dominant language have a number of additional challenges when it comes to math language. Educators who are cognizant of this fact are more likely to find successes.
Series: Ideas at Work
How to Use Digital Photos to Build a Mathematical Language Routine for Kids
June 6, 2022
It turns out that mathematical thinking is developed in conversation with others; asking students “how do you know that?” will reveal a child’s mathematical reasoning skills. The ability to explain one’s thinking is a cognitive leap that requires protected time for meaningful conversation.
- Topic: Sets, Number Sense
- Age/Grade Level: Pre-K, Kindergarten, 1st Grade, 2nd Grade, 3rd Grade
- Tags English Language Learner, Number Talks
Series: Focus on the Child December 12, 2018
Transforming Three-Dimensional Shapes with Child 36
This child successfully attempts to match geo-solids using triangular prism-shaped blocks. Focus on the Child videos are taken from one-on-one interviews with individual children. The interviews are designed to elicit evidence of children’s mathematical thinking.…
- Topic: Spatial Relationships, Shape
- Age/Grade Level: Pre-K, Kindergarten
- Tags Child 36, English Language Learner
Series: Book Ideas June 7, 2017
Enjoy Counting Activities and Math Fun with a Traditional Mexican Festival
In Count Me In! by Cynthia Weill we follow a procession of Mexican folk culture while exploring counting and math concepts.
- Topic: Counting
- Age/Grade Level: Pre-K, Kindergarten, 1st Grade
- Tags Count Me In!, Cuenta Conmigo, Culture, Cynthia Weill, English Language Learner
Series: Focus on the Lesson September 26, 2016
Attendance Routine to Build Number Sense
This Spanish-language example of a rekenrek attendance routine demonstrates how one teacher can mathematize an everyday activity.
- Topic: Number Sense, Counting
- Age/Grade Level: Pre-K, Kindergarten
- Tags English Language Learner, Rekenrek
Series: Focus on the Lesson August 16, 2016
Mouse Collections
Preschool storytime is a great time to teach mathematics! In this video, two teachers use Ellen Stoll Walsh's "Mouse Count" to illustrate the concept of "less and more."
- Topic: Number Operations
- Age/Grade Level: Pre-K, Kindergarten
- Tags Animals, Books, Ellen Stoll Walsh, English Language Learner, Mouse Count, Play
Series: About the Collaborative May 11, 2016
Collaborative Travels to Canada to Share Early Math Games and Activities
The sessions included an overview of foundational math concepts as well as hands-on early math games and activities for the classroom.
- Age/Grade Level: Pre-K, Kindergarten, 1st Grade, 2nd Grade, 3rd Grade
- Tags English Language Learner, Games
Series: Focus on the Lesson February 1, 2016
Movement Counts
Students roll a die and mimic animal movements to connect counting words, visual number arrangements, and actions.
- Topic: Counting
- Age/Grade Level: Pre-K, Kindergarten
- Tags Animals, Books, English Language Learner, Play
Series: Focus on Collaboration October 18, 2015
Reflecting Conversation for Shoe Graph Lesson
In this conversation, a teacher reflects on the successes and difficulties of a recent lesson. With a coach, she discusses the successes of the lesson, as well as details to improve on next time.
- Age/Grade Level: Pre-K, Kindergarten
- Tags English Language Learner, Graphing, Shoes, Seasonal, Books
Series: Focus on Collaboration October 17, 2015
Planning Conversation for Shoe Graph Lesson
In this planning conversation, a teacher and coach discuss some of their ideas and concerns about a forthcoming lesson. With a coach, she discusses some of her ideas and concerns about the forthcoming lesson.
- Topic: Data Analysis
- Age/Grade Level: Pre-K, Kindergarten
- Tags Books, English Language Learner, Graphing, Planning, Seasonal, Shoes
Series: Focus on the Child August 13, 2015
Using Number Paths with Child 7
A student counts backwards and forwards on a number line with hidden digits.
- Topic: Counting
- Age/Grade Level: Pre-K, Kindergarten
- Tags Child 7, English Language Learner
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