In this important new book for pre- and in-service teachers, early math experts Douglas Clements and Julie Sarama show how learning trajectories help teachers become more effective professionals. By opening up new windows to seeing young children and the inherent delight and curiosity behind their mathematical reasoning, learning trajectories ultimately make teaching more joyous. They help teachers understand the varying level of knowledge and thinking of their classes and the individuals within them as key in serving the needs of all children. In straightforward, no-nonsense language, this book summarizes what is known about how children learn mathematics, and how to build on what they know to realize more effective teaching practice. It will help teachers understand the learning trajectories of early mathematics and become quintessential professionals.

– A variety of important skills are covered, including counting, adding, subtracting, as well as finding out about time, shape and measurement- A note to parents gives practical guidance on how to use the books at home with children- Delightful illustrations engage young children making learning fun as well as educational- Enough room for children to write the answers- Gold stars and reward badges allow your child to have a sense of achievement

Designing innovative educational materials is no longer a chore with this handbook. Students and educators will be thrilled with these activities, which provide a guide to the creation of interesting educational materials. More than 125 enjoyable activities and projects focus on math, health and safety, play, puppetry, movement, science, social studies, art, language development, parental involvement, self discipline, and the development of a positive serf-concept. This book is an especially valuable tool for CDA candidates since each activity has a stated purpose and a suggested functional area.

Brand new fourth edition! Here’s practical guidance for integrating mathematics with art, music, language arts, and other subjects for children birth to age eight. The approaches to teaching math in this book meet the national guidelines set forth by NAEYC and the NCTM. Each chapter guides you through assessment, instructional, and evaluation strategies in a developmentally sequenced format. Plus, readers will love the practical coverage on setting up learning centers and the resource materials on technology, children’s books with math concepts, and parental involvement.

Help is here! Beginning Cursive Handwriting Homework Helper provides children in third grade with extra help learning cursive handwriting. Packed full of fun-to-do activities and appealing art, children will have fun completing the pages while learning cursive handwriting at the same time. Answer keys are included where needed. Reproducible. Our cost-effective Homework Helpers are a must-have! They provide help for students who need extra practice with basic skills, for the accelerated student who enjoys an extra challenge, and for the young learner who is developing basic concepts and readiness skills. They also help boost self-confidence and reinforce basic skills with activities that are geared to the specific grade level. Collect all 48 titles for preschool to grade 3 including alphabet, numbers, shapes, phonics, math, reading comprehension, and much more!

Different Like Me introduces children aged 8-12 years to famous, inspirational figures from the world of science, art, maths, literature, philosophy and comedy. Eight-year-old Quinn, a young boy with Asperger’s Syndrome, tells young readers about the achievements and characteristics of his autism heroes, from Albert Einstein, Dian Fossey and Wassily Kandinsky to Lewis Carroll, Benjamin Banneker and Julia Bowman Robinson, among others. All excel in different fields, but are united by the fact that they often found it difficult to fit in – just like Quinn. Fully illustrated in colour and written in child-friendly language, this book will be a wonderful resource for children, particularly children with autism, their parents, teachers, carers and siblings.

In this enchanting story based on the famous opera L’Enfant et les Sortileges ( The Child and the Spell ), stunning illustrations and playful language will captivate young children while also introducing them to classical music. When Thomas’ math problems give him trouble, he lets out a wild tantrum, ripping apart his favorite book, knocking over his clock, and overturning his tea and cake. But when he plops down into his favorite armchair, the chair decides it has had enough of the boy’s bad behavior. It blows Thomas into a strange place in time where Thomas comes face-to-face with the very objects he just broke.

Help is here! Shapes Homework Helper provides children in preschool to grade 1 with extra help learning shapes. Packed full of fun-to-do activities and appealing art, children will have fun completing the pages and learning shapes at the same time. Answer keys are included where needed. Reproducible. Our cost-effective Homework Helpers are a must-have! They provide help for students who need extra practice with basic skills, for the accelerated student who enjoys an extra challenge, and for the young learner who is developing basic concepts and readiness skills. They also help boost self-confidence and reinforce basic skills with activities that are geared to the specific grade level. Collect all 48 titles for preschool to grade 3 including alphabet, numbers, shapes, phonics, math, reading comprehension, and much more!

Help is here! Manuscript Handwriting Homework Helper provides children in second grade extra practice with manuscript handwriting. Packed full of fun-to-do activities and appealing art, children will have fun completing the pages while learning manuscript handwriting skills at the same time. Answer keys are included where needed. Reproducible. Our cost-effective Homework Helpers are a must-have! They provide help for students who need extra practice with basic skills, for the accelerated student who enjoys the extra challenge, and for the young learner who is developing basic concepts and readiness skills. They also help boost self-confidence and reinforce basic skills with activities that are geared to the specific grade level. Collect all 48 titles for preschool to grade 3 including alphabet, numbers, shapes, phonics, math, reading comprehension, and much more!

DIVEveryone knows how important it is to read with children. But how can you continue your child’s learning experience and enjoyment of a story once you close the book?brbrIn her engaging new book, Peggy Kaye shows parents and teachers how to play learning games based on classic children’s books.iGames with Books/ifeatures 14 picture books, fromiHarold and the Purple Crayon/itoiBluesberries for Sa/il and 14 chapter books, fromiWinnie the Pooh/itoiCharlotte’s Web/i. For each book, Kaye provides a summary and then offers three to four games that will keep kids entertained while they are practicing valuable reading, writing and math skills. The games require few materials and can easily be played both in home and at school. They cover a wide skill and age range. In addition to her creative and fun approach to learning, Kaye offers a wonderful bonus in her new book: a selective list of great children’s books that no reader — young or old — will want to miss.br/divDIVAn extremely valuable resource for parents.br– Betty Holmes, Director, United Federation of Teachers, Dial-a-TeacherbrbrKaye is a master at turning learning tasks into easy games. –iLibrary Journal/ibr/divDIVbPeggy Kaye/b, a tutor and eductional consultant, is the author ofiGames for Math/i,iGames for Writing/iand Giames for Learning/i. She has a master’s degree in early-childhood education from Columbia University’s Teachers College and has taught in both public and private elementary schools. She lives in New York City.br/div