Kindergarten Math Curriculum

First there is an empty field. Then it is January, the 1st month of the year. All alone in the snow strands 1 yellow house. In front, 1 child builds a snowman. Behind the house is 1 tree and 1 black crow. Now, five months later, it is June. There are 6 buildings in the field, 6 children playing, and 6 adults working. One adult tends 6 ducks. Another drives a train with 6 cars. From 1 to 12, through the months of the year, the town grows. More houses and trees and animals and people can be seen - until finally December arrives with all its wintery magic.

Math Activities A to Z offers a wealth of math activities targeted to children ages one to five. Each section assists teachers and parents in identifying math activities for a theme-based curriculum, for incorporating a letter of the week, or for a spur-of-the-moment filler idea. This child-centered text focuses on math concepts that preschoolers can understand and with which they can grow. Children, teachers and parents will enjoy the activities as they explore such things as number concepts, one-to-one correspondence, spatial concepts and patterning. Many activity choices are given for each targeted alphabet letter. An appendix of patterns enables the teacher or parent to create manipulatives for the activities. And, a supply list of common household items and a sample letter encouraging family participation makes it easy-to- locate items needed for the math center.

Volume One of the Van de Walle Professional Mathematics Series provides practical guidance along with proven strategies for practicing teachers of kindergarten through grade 3. In addition to many of the popular topics and features from John Van de Walle’s market-leading textbook, Elementary and Middle School Mathematics, this volume offers brand-new material specifically written for the early grades. The expanded grade-specific coverage and unique page design allow readers to quickly and easily locate information to implement in the classroom. Nearly 200 grade-appropriate activities are included. The student-centered, problem-based approach will help students develop real understanding and confidence in mathematics, making this series indispensable for teachers!

Collect all three volumes in the Van de Walle Professional Mathematics Series! Each volume provides in-depth coverage at specific grade levels.

Teaching Student-Centered Mathematics: Volume One, Grades K-3, ISBN: 0-205-40843-5

Teaching Student-Centered Mathematics: Volume Two, Grades 3-5, ISBN: 0-205-40844-3

Teaching Student-Centered Mathematics: Volume Three, Grades 5-8, ISBN: 0-205-41797-3