Deanna Pecaski McLennan

Embracing Math (eBook, ePUB)

Cultivating a Mindset for Exploring and Learning

• Format: ePub

Produktbeschreibung

Enhance your own comfort level with math in order to develop and implement a rich math program through the lens of emergent learning while increasing children's interest, confidence, and success in mathematics. This book provides a strong pedagogical discussion with relevant, easy-to-implement examples of how to cultivate a learning space for complex exploratory math learning without textbooks or worksheets. Be inspired to reflect upon your curriculum through a mathematical lens and to see the potential for math learning in all aspects of your program. Educators will easily relate to this collection of math-related topics told from the perspective of a teacher who was initially nervous about her ability to teach math to young children and her journey to becoming a more confident teacher of math.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: National Association for the Education of Young Children
• Erscheinungstermin: 22. September 2020
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9781938113666
• Artikelnr.: 68440523

Autorenporträt

Deanna Pecaski McLennan, PhD, is a passionate early childhood educator, researcher, and writer from Amherstburg, Ontario, Canada who has spent over twenty years working with young children. She is the recipient of the 2020 Prime Minister Award for Excellence in Teaching STEM, highest award in Canadian education

As a teacher in Ontario's Full Day Kindergarten program (equivalent to US preschool/prekindergarten) and a university instructor, she has devoted her research and practice to explore the potential for rich mathematics learning through playful inquiry and exploration. She appreciates looking at life through a mathematical lens, and recognizes opportunities for authentic, complex engagement in all experiences children have while at school. Deanna is also a mom to three children and knows firsthand the importance of supporting and improving their confidence, fluency, and accuracy in mathematics. She considers herself a life-long learner and has spent the last several years transforming her classroom into a safe and supportive space where children can take risks without the use of rigid programming, rote practice or worksheets. Deanna believes that educators benefit from sharing their journeys with one another and actively uses reflective writing, technology, and social media to connect with others from around the world. Part of Deanna's journey has involved writing extensively for NAEYC and publishing articles in Young Children and Teaching Young Children. She is a passionate advocate who feels deeply that the investments we make in the lives of young children benefit our society tremendously over time. Deanna uses her writing and large social media following to provoke conversations about the role math plays in emergent programs, and how educators can cultivate children's mathematical mindset while still honoring their interests, strengths and needs.

Inhaltsangabe

Table of Contents: Introduction Part 1: Exploring Math with Open-Ended
Materials and Strategies Chapter 1: Unexpected Treasure: How Real and
Recycled Objects Inspire Thinking and Learning Chapter 2: Ten Fun
Activities to Engage Children in Subitizing Chapter 3: Using Children's
Names to Build Number Sense Chapter 4: Playing with Shapes Using
Pentominoes Chapter 5: Creating Coding Stories and Games Part 2: Embedding
Math in All Areas of the Classroom Chapter 6: Making Math Meaningful for
Young Children Chapter 7: Integrated Math in Learning Centers Chapter 8:
Connecting Math Concepts with Literacy Experiences Coauthored by Erin Keith
Chapter 9: Math Learning-and a Touch of Science-in the Outdoor World
Chapter 10: Mathematical Masterpieces: Exploring Math Through Art Chapter
11: Easy Ways to Integrate Math in the Gym and Beyond Part 3: Scaffolding
Mathematical Inquiry Chapter 12: Classroom Bird Feeding: Giving Flight to
Children's Imaginations Chapter 13: "Paper Shoes Aren't for Dancing!"
Children's Explorations of Music and Movement Through Inquiry Coauthored by
Jennifer Bombardier Chapter 14: Mitten Measurement: Inspiring Rich Math
Inquiry Through Children's Books Chapter 15: Counting Kindness: How a Food
Drive Inspired Rich Mathematical Thinking Appendix: Reproducible Resources
for Families References Resources Acknowledgments About the Author