Reading The Mitten by Jan Brett seems to be a right of passage in the early childhood classroom. With the gorgeous illustrations and unique side pictures, this book is a treasure trove for preschool teachers! Reading aloud to young children is a fine art. Teachers can plan things before, during, and after reading to keep the…
Math
Subitizing with Preschoolers
Subitizing is an important math skill. Elementary school students practice it all the time, but it is a skill that we can introduce in preschool as well. When you play a game with dice, and roll a 5, you don’t have to count the dots to know how many there are, right? It’s the same…
Bar Graphs for Preschoolers
Last week I presented a workshop for a terrific group of preschool teachers and home day care providers. We talked about developmentally-appropriate ways to incorporate graphing into our classrooms. The easiest type of graph for young children is a bar graph. When children start graphing, it is important to use real objects. We always begin…
Winter Math – Mitten Button Counting
When it’s cold outside, warm up inside with this winter math counting activity. The adorable oversized mittens and colorful buttons are perfect for young learners who are developing counting skills, number identification, and who also need to practice their hand-eye coordination. How to make this Winter Math Center: Copy the large mittens (get the free…