October 13, 2011Amy Carriere

Numbers

Measurem

ent

Counting

Data Analysis

Planning

EstimatingSpace

ShapeMatching

Patterns

Problem Solving

Reasoning

Communication

Connections

Representation

Session ObjectivesIdentify early math concepts and processes Explain how infants and toddlers and

Preschoolers acquire those conceptsDescribe indicators of early math concepts

for infants and toddlers and PreschoolersDescribe strategies for infusing early math

concepts into daily routines, activities, and play for infants and toddlers and Preschoolers

The development of mathematical thinking skills begins at birth

It occurs in a very natural way through play, routines, and loving interactions with

adults.

Children are curious and want to know everything about their environment.

Babies explore the world using their senses. They look, touch, hear, smell, and taste everything!

Math is Part of EVERY day Mathematics is a

way of describing the world –a way of thinking, knowing, and problem-solving that is accessible to all children regardless of their prior knowledge and experiences

Components/Process Skills

What is… What can we do in ourEnvironment to promote…

What can we do with Movement to promote…

What can we do with Toys/Games to promote…

What can we do with Great Books to promote…

What can we do during Routines/Transitions to promote…

What is the Teacher’s Role in promoting…

How do we assess Child Progress in…

What Tips can we Share with Families about…

Numbers/Operations

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Geometry/Spatial SenseMeasure-mentPatterns (Algebra)

Data Analysis

Problem Solving

Reasoning

Communi-cation

ConnectionsRepresent-ation

Learning AboutMathematical Concepts

Numbers and OperationsGeometry/Spatial SenseMeasurementPatterns (Algebra)Data Analysis

Learning AboutMathematical Processes

Problem SolvingReasoningCommunicationConnectionsRepresentation

ActivityUse your resources in the bin, some

manipulatives, some examples, and Wisconsin Model Early Learning Standards Book (pg 80-102)

Develop a Parent Friendly Definition of the Mathematical Concept and Process skill you have

Give some examples of what this looks like with infants, toddlers, and preschoolers

How could you sue some of these materials to promote this concept and process skill?

What other materials could you use?What can an adult do/say/ask to promote this

concept/skill?

The Teaching Cycle

Simple Ways to AssessParent InterviewsSelf PortraitsAnecdotal RecordsScribbling Drawing Writing SamplesParticipation ChartDevelopmental ChecklistsAudio or Video Tapes

Homework for Next time…ObservationSelf assessment

University CreditMet up front for a moment

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