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Measurement/DataWhat do children need to know in order to use data? This handout describes the foundational concepts of data, the importance of…
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OverviewWhy early childhood education requires attention to mathematics learning in addition to work on literacy, science, and socio-emotional…
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OverviewVideo is a powerful tool for engaging participants in understanding children's mathematical thinking. This example of using video in a…
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OverviewThis resource provides a range of ideas that may be useful for teacher educators as they design their professional development sessions…
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OverviewThis paper elucidates the Common Core’s vision of sound Mathematical Practices for young children, including reasoning abstractly and…
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OverviewThis article provides some background information about dual language learners (DLLs) in early childhood classrooms in the United States…
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OperationsThe following activity helps participants notice and support children’s sense-making about the actions involved in the operations:…
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Patterns/AlgebraThese tasks are designed to help you assess an individual child’s understanding of patterns.…
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Measurement/DataA story of how Teachers Angela and Patrick learned from the children about calendar activities.
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OperationsOne of our main goals is to help participants understand the importance of assessing children’s thinking. The activity described…
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OperationsOne of our main goals is to help participants understand the importance of assessing children’s thinking. This activity engages…
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CountingLearning to count is more than memorizing the words from one to ten. Memory is crucial, but so are ideas. Ben’s…
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Spatial RelationsThis article highlights the importance of both language and ideas for understanding and expressing spatial relations. Integrating…
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Patterns/AlgebraEver wonder how a pattern identification activity and a pattern extension activity differ? Explore these terms and more!
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Patterns/AlgebraThis article explains the basic math underlying the patterns that children encounter in their everyday lives and in preschool. . One key…
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Patterns/AlgebraHow Teacher Julia and Teacher Isaac reengaged children in pattern activities, but lost the pattern unit! Getting back on track with…
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Patterns/AlgebraSupporting children to notice and describe what they notice is a productive way for teachers to leverage the ways in which children…
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Measurement/DataWe know data involves math, but what does data’s math look like? This handout explores mathematics and representations…
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OperationsThese tasks are designed to help you assess children’s concepts of addition and subtraction. …
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CountingThis activity for teacher educators will help practicing and prospective teachers look carefully at the processes of interviewing and…
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Patterns/AlgebraAdditional videos related to how teachers support children's learning of patterns and algebra.
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Measurement/DataThe following handout presents an accessible overview of the mathematics of measurement. It provides important information on the…
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Measurement/DataA story of how teachers Angela and Patrick observe the children in their classroom and notice them using time and time tools throughout…
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Spatial RelationsThis resource provides an overview of how teacher educators can engage participants in Describe, Draw, Describe (DDD). The…
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CountingThis resource provides additional activities to support participants to engage more deeply with the activity of Counting Collections.
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Spatial RelationsAlthough children accurately perceive shape and space in their everyday environments, preschool children need to learn to …
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Spatial RelationsDifferent approaches to learning what children know about shape and space. This article shows how participants can use observation,…
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OperationsA brief account of formative assessment approaches that help you learn what young children know about operations.
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OverviewThis resource provides an overview of the connections between executive functioning (EF) and mathematics.
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Measurement/DataThis resource explores connections among executive functioning (EF) and measurement and provides tips for…
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