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Author McLennan, Deanna Pecaski, author.

Title Embracing math : cultivating a mindset for exploring & learning / Deanna Pecaski McLennan.

Publication Info. Washington, DC : National Association for the Education of Young Children, [2020]

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Location Call No. Status
 West Hartford, Bishop's Corner Branch - Teacher Shelf  J 372.7 MCLENNAN - TEACHING RESOURCES    Check Shelf
 West Hartford, Faxon Branch - Teacher Shelf  J 372.7 MCLENNAN - TEACHING RESOURCES    Check Shelf
 West Hartford, Noah Webster Library - Teacher Shelf  J 372.7 MCLENNAN - TEACHING RESOURCES    Check Shelf
Description 105 pages : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 26 cm
Bibliography Includes bibliographical references (pages 102-103).
Contents Unexpected treasure : how real and recycled objects inspire thinking and learning -- Ten fun activities to engage children in subitizing -- Using children name's to build number sense -- Playing with shapes using pentominoes -- Creating coding stories and games -- Making math meaningful for young children -- Integrated math in learning centers -- Connecting math concepts with literacy experiences / coauthored by Erin Keith -- Math learning--and a touch of science--in the outdoor world -- Mathematical masterpieces : exploring math through art -- Easy ways to integrate math in the gym and beyond -- Classroom bird feeding : giving flight to children's imaginations -- "Paper shoes aren't for dancing!" : children's explorations of music and movement through inquiry / coauthored by Jennifer Bombardier -- Mitten measurement : inspiring rich math inquiry through children's books -- Counting kindness : how a food drive inspired rich mathemtical thinking.
Summary Along with practical strategies and ideas for fostering hands-on, collaborative, and integrated math explorations and inquires with preschoolers and kindergartners, author Deanna McLenna provides guidance to reflect on your curriculum through a mathematical lens and see the potential for math teaching and learning everywhere.
Subject Mathematics -- Study and teaching (Preschool)
Mathematics -- Study and teaching (Preschool) -- Activity programs.
Mathematics -- Study and teaching (Preschool) (OCoLC)fst01012295
ISBN 9781938113659 (paperback)
1938113659 (paperback)
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