This week I want to see how my kindergartners are doing on their shapes. Here are some of the activities that we did this week: One day I started the class reading a shape book, "A Perfect Square" … [Read more...]
Phase 2 Kindergarten math curriculum: Plan day 1
Since I am focusing on patterns this first quarter (about ten weeks), it's time to think about what activities I should do. I want math to be fun, especially with these little kindergarteners who are … [Read more...]
Phase 1 Kindergarten math curriculum: What is the big picture?
Before I get into the nitty-gritty of designing a new math curriculum, I need to discover the big picture. I'm a visual learner and I like to see an overview map. I have created maps for my older … [Read more...]