Children who learn math fundamentals in preschool and kindergarten have
the best chance of later achievement in school-- but too often, children
don't get the effective early math instruction that makes all the
difference. Now there's a core early childhood textbook that helps
current and future educators teach the most critical math concepts to
young students while meeting today's national standards for mathematics
education.
Developed by Sally Moomaw, a nationally respected expert with more than
20 years of classroom experience, this accessible textbook gives readers
a solid theoretical understanding of math concepts and standards and the
guidance they need to create and implement their own lessons. Highly
readable and practical enough for years of use beyond the classroom,
this text
- explicitly aligns with the most current recommendations from the
National Research Council's Committee on Early Childhood Mathematics
and the focal points of the National Council of Teachers of
Mathematics
- helps teachers plan effective lessons--includes more than 50
classroom activities with detailed instructions and helpful photos
- advances inclusion by giving teachers universal design strategies
and adaptations to help them support all learners, including English
language learners and students with disabilities
- targets the critical math skills children will build on for the
rest of their lives, including quantification, operations, algebraic
reasoning, geometry, spatial sense, measurement, data analysis and
probability
- focuses on the youngest students (including children with special
needs) so teachers can implement developmentally appropriate math
instruction when it's the most effective
- gives teachers invaluable guidance on weaving math lessons into
everyday routines and conversations
- makes teacher preparation clear and easy, with student-friendly
features such as chapter summaries, reflection questions, vignettes
that model key concepts, and a glossary of math terminology
Whether used in preservice courses on teaching mathematics or in-service
professional development, this comprehensive textbook will help
educators give the youngest students a strong foundation of basic math
concepts-- and prepare them for lifelong academic success.
See how this product helps strengthen Head Start program quality and
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