Math, Science & Tech

Adding Math, Subtracting Tension: A Guide to Raising Children Who Can Do Math—Prekindergarten-Grade 2

vsheehan@naeyc.org — Tue, 16 Aug 2011 17:04:51 -0400

This book is intended to help parents develop a positive relationship with their child by offering approaches to math and including activities that make it a source of fun. Many family pastimes can build a child’s foundation in math while including it in a natural way. Introducing math at an early age can help children to explore mathematical ideas throughout their grade-school years. From NCTM.

Understanding RTI in Mathematics: Proven Methods and Applications

vsheehan@naeyc.org — Fri, 09 Sep 2011 12:32:12 -0400

How should K–12 teachers use Response to Intervention to ensure high-quality math instruction and higher student achievement? Filled with vignettes, accessible summaries, and best-practice guidelines for making the most of RTI, readers will have the knowledge base they need to strengthen mathematics instruction. From Brookes Publishing.

Spotlight on Young Children and Nature

vsheehan@naeyc.org — Tue, 12 Apr 2011 12:03:37 -0400

Nature exploration is fundamental to young children’s curiosity, discovery, and sense of wonder—it supports their growth in all developmental domains. In this collection of engaging articles from NAEYC’s journal Young Children, teachers of children from infancy through age 8 will learn about using nature education to address early learning standards, to involve families and the community, and to encourage children’s appreciation of the natural world.

Focus in Grade 3: Teaching with Curriculum Focal Points

vsheehan@naeyc.org — Wed, 02 Feb 2011 18:05:38 -0500

Focus in Grade 3 shows teachers and other educators how they can incorporate NCTM’s Curriculum Focal Points into their current mathematics curricula. The book provides practical ideas for bringing focus to mathematics learning and instruction in the classroom.

Intended as a professional development tool, it presents self- and group-reflection tasks, sample student work, a sample state mathematics curriculum organized around the Focal Points, and other tools that teacher educators can use with the preservice teachers in their classes.

Focus in Grade 2: Teaching with Curriculum Focal Points

vsheehan@naeyc.org — Fri, 03 Sep 2010 18:49:53 -0400

Focus in Grade 2 shows teachers and other educators how they can incorporate NCTM’s Curriculum Focal Points into their current mathematics curricula. The book provides practical ideas for bringing focus to mathematics learning and instruction in the classroom.

Blocks and Beyond: Strengthening Early Math and Science Skills through Spatial Learning

vsheehan@naeyc.org — Fri, 04 Mar 2011 14:44:21 -0500

Spatial development is linked with higher achievement not just in math and science, but across all academic areas. This guidebook helps educators seamlessly integrate spatial learning into their everyday curriculum. Focusing on math, science, art and literature, and social studies, this book includes research-based insights and ready-to-use activities to promote the spatial development of children in preschool through grade 3. From Brookes Publishing.

Mathematical Thinking: Patterning, Geometry, and Measurement in Early Childhood Education (DVD)

vsheehan@naeyc.org — Wed, 24 Nov 2010 14:07:52 -0500

Create intentional learning opportunities for children in mathematical thinking. This DVD includes video clips showing preschool children engaged in early learning and problem solving, teacher interviews, classroom planning sessions, directions for making learning materials, and PowerPoint presentations for instructors. From Arlitt Instructional Media in association with Purdy Productions. 67 min.

Ramps & Pathways: A Constructivist Approach to Physics with Young Children

vsheehan@naeyc.org — Mon, 04 Oct 2010 12:36:59 -0400

If you think the words young children and physics don’t belong together, think again. Based on the theories of Piaget and the work of DeVries and Sales, this book successfully makes the case for building a constructivist approach to physical science learning in the early childhood classroom.

Everyday Math Manipulatives

vsheehan@naeyc.org — Fri, 08 Oct 2010 16:43:46 -0400

Children can use manipulatives to sort, categorize, count, measure, match, and make patterns. This poster (12"x36", laminated) lists eight everyday low-cost or free items, like keys, buttons, and coffee stirrers, that can be used as math manipulatives. The poster is illustrated by Patrick Cavanagh and is based on the article "8X. Everyday Math Manipulatives," published in the April/May 2010 issue of Teaching Young Children (Vol. 3, No. 4).

Focus in Grade 1: Teaching with Curriculum Focal Points

vsheehan@naeyc.org — Fri, 03 Sep 2010 18:48:26 -0400

Designed to support teachers, supervisors, and coordinators as they develop and refine mathematics curriculum, this volume offer practical ideas for bringing focus to mathematics learning and instruction in the classroom. Focus in Grade 1 describes and illustrates learning paths for the mathematical concepts and skills of each grade 1 Curriculum Focal Point from the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics. Covers common student errors and misconceptions and ways in which to avoid and remediate such mistakes. Copublished with NCTM.