Math Activities A to Z

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.

Math Activities A to Z is presented as detailed lesson plans for a wealth of hands-on math activities for young children ages one to five. Its focus is on math concepts that preschoolers can understand and with which they can grow. Number concepts, one-to-one correspondence, spatial concepts and patterning activities will provide enjoyment for children, parents and teachers alike. Each section of the book will help educators in finding math activities for a theme-based curriculum, for incorporating a letter of the week or as a last-minute filler activity.

Joanne Matricardi is an early childhood instructor and preschool director with a B.A. in psychology and social work, an M.Ed. in early childhood education and an Ed.S. in curriculum and instruction. She has 25 years? experience teaching young children. She has been recognized as 2000 Teacher of the Year at Maxwell High School and as part of Teachers as Leaders in 1999 in the Gwinnett County Public School System.

Jeanne McLarty is a preschool teacher with 16 years of teaching experience and five years? experience as a preschool director. She is a member of numerous associations dedicated to childhood education, including the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC).