Comments on: Tools that Support Mathematical Understandings in a Preschool Room

By: Madeline Pochron

Madeline Pochron — Fri, 24 Apr 2020 03:54:05 +0000

I love using ice cube trays for sorting!

By: diya

diya — Mon, 01 Oct 2018 21:15:21 +0000

i really love the idea of the trays. it will make playing with little objects more fun and arranding designs more in trusting

By: M Thompson

M Thompson — Fri, 06 Jul 2018 15:45:18 +0000

SO important to be involved with the children, whether they are just exploring or doing a specific activity, they are learning at both. In my opinion, constantly verbalizing (using math words) and guidance are necessary when wanting to teach children. The learning materials are only teaching a fraction of their potential, and the children are only learning a fraction of their potential, if those materials are not used and taught with their full potential in mind.

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Wed, 10 Aug 2016 12:10:03 +0000

I like to concept of the sorting trays. So the children will know how to sort items by attributes.

By: Jen

Jen — Mon, 11 Jul 2016 17:50:20 +0000

In reply to Kay. One of my students told me the other day that she is working in a room where the teachers stand around shuffling papers instead of interacting with the children. This makes me so sad. The \"work\" is in the interaction. Yes, we set up materials, but we have to be involved with the children in all sorts of ways throughout the day, especially when using new materials, and when children are playing.

By: Kay

Kay — Fri, 01 Jul 2016 03:17:32 +0000

Very good point about teacher involvement. Many times teachers just set things out for children and become upset when they are not used appropriately. Modeling should always be done with materials displayed before starting activities for the day. Also, checking in with children to extend their learning is important as well.

By: Amanda

Amanda — Wed, 20 Apr 2016 02:05:43 +0000

I think that it is important for teachers to explain how new materials work, no matter the age of the children. The age of the children just determines how to explain how it works. Like for younger child I like to show them how it works or for older children the teacher may be able to just explain. Thank you for sharing your observations!

By: Sheryl

Sheryl — Thu, 31 Mar 2016 02:26:15 +0000

like the dinosaurs in the trays

By: Mary Grady

Mary Grady — Mon, 21 Mar 2016 13:45:06 +0000

Very good topic for collecting data and analyzing material for children good activity for younger children I really like the way the teacher set-up the material so the the children could solve the problem