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Reading the Patterns

Do you ever ask your kids to “read” their patterns?  It is pretty simply and using a few simple techniques, you can support the children as they organize and synthesize information by using several different learning modalities. Take a look at the pattern above.  Clearly the child who created this understands patterns.  Next, ask him to read his […]

www.mathathome.org – How to Use the Lesson Plans

I’ve never been a huge fan of “canned” lesson plans- I always found that curriculum that felt more “organic” and “emerging” from the children was better.  Now that I am older and wiser, I know that lesson plans cannot only be useful but can create a structure to your curriculum WITHOUT compromising an “emergent curriculum”. […]

Math Anxiety

How many of you suffer from “math anxiety” or “math fear”? In my experience, people who do suffer from it may let it really get in the way of their success.  I work in a community college that requires students to complete a series of math courses in order to receive their degree.  I can’t […]

The Equity Principle

The National Council of Teachers of Mathematics has outlined all of the math standards and principles for math teaching and learning from Pre-K through high school. According to its website: The National Council of Teachers of Mathematics is the public voice of mathematics education, supporting teachers to ensure equitable mathematics learning of the highest quality for […]

The Project Approach

The Project Approach to early childhood learning is a specific method of curriculum delivery that allows children to explore a subject deeply, rather than exploring many topics superficially. It is not unlike theme-based learning, where the content areas connect, but different because the Project Approach allows the children to decide what they want to study.  […]