I know you all know what a question mark is. It is the punctuation sign at the end of a sentence that replaces a period (full stop) and signifies a question. Question marks are also called interrogation points, interrogation marks, question points, query, and erotemes. But what is an Amerpsand? You know it when you […]
In order to assess children’s learning systematically, classrooms need to be set up so teachers can do so. In order to conduct formal and informal assessments throughout the day, teachers need enough time and space to jot down notes, use checklists, take photographs, and collect information about children. Teachers can only do this if they […]
I just sent my online students a message about one of the many benefits of distance education. Today, as schools are closed and people all over Chicago are at a complete stand-still because of freezing temperatures, my online classes are still running strong. Not all distance education is good. You have to be a careful […]
These counting feet remind me of the old-timey cartoons where people are dancing and following the numbered feet to learn the steps.I think having a few sets of these counting feet in a classroom could be so much fun. I can imagine setting them out in funny patterns so that when children follow the numbers in […]
I don’t know about you, but I am already thinking about the end of winter! I love breaking out my winter boots in December but by mid-January, I am desperate to pack them away again. This got me thinking about Spring Cleaning and the opportunity for children to help us sort and pack, as well […]
This website is really interesting. My guess is that most of my Early Math Counts readers are familiar with it. I recently started exploring it, and when I looked up from my computer screen, 3 hours had passed. It is pretty engrossing, especially once you start digging deeply into the state-by-state statistics. Click here to […]
Nobel prize winner and University of Chicago Professor believes that early childhood education benefits all children Read about it here : The Heckman Equation
How do we know children are learning what we think they are learning? How can we be sure that the activities we plan and execute are supporting children so they construct knowledge? Early childhood teachers prepare the environment and plan the curriculum based on the interests of their children, what their children already know and […]
Here are some numbers, in the form of dates, times, and statistics to think about as you honor Dr. Martin Luther King’s life and legacy this year. Born – 1929 Age when he entered high school – 15 Age when he earned his PhD 25 Years married to Coretta Scott King – 16 Number of […]
I know that most of you will be smack dab in the middle of your workday, but if by chance you are home, have a break, or are driving somewhere, tune in on Tuesday, January 21st from 10 – 11:30 Eastern Time to hear listen to a discussion hosted by the New American Foundation on […]