These open-ended activities are designed to allow our children to demonstrate their mathematical creativity. Both involve manipulating triangles to strengthen their understanding that rotating a shape does not change the shape itself, it just puts it in a different place (or orientation). *********************************** A Perfect Introduction to today’s activities. “NOTES ON A TRIANGLE” This short animation… Read More
This story is about communication and what it takes to initiate the bond not only between the very old and the very young, but between people of any age–to reconnect with the ordinary aspects of life that were ever significant to us. ************************************* Wilfred Gordon McDonald Partridge Mem Fox – Author Julie Vivas – Illustrator Wilfred… Read More
This delightful picture book is about sharing and being a good friend. The enduring lesson is that sharing is a type of generosity that shows you care. Learning to share can be a challenge for our young children, but sharing is a skill they need for play and learning throughout childhood. *********************************** DOZENS of DOUGHNUTS Carrie… Read More
Games give children opportunities to explore fundamental number concepts, such as the counting sequence, one-to-one correspondence, and computation strategies. Providing repeated opportunities for your children to play math games fosters mathematical ideas to emerge as they notice new patterns, relationships, and strategies. ******************************* EN-COUNTERS for TWO Here’s a game to play with an adult. ADULT’S DIRECTIONS: … Read More
Fall is synonymous with the harvest, crisp air, falling leaves, geese flying overhead, pumpkins and apple cider. It is the season to be thankful and to be surrounded by the people you love. Enjoy your time gathered together. *********************************** Bella’s Fall Coat Lynn Plourde – Author Susan Gal – Illustrator Bella is… Read More
“The Suitcase” is full of heart and humanity. It is about friendship, and how it can blossom when we least expect it. It’s about recognizing that when someone is in need and we are in a position to help, then that’s what we should do. Something wonderful just might happen. The story of this peculiar stranger… Read More
Engaging our children in the problem-solving process provides an opportunity to explore and work from their own level of understanding. The goal is to offer opportunities for rich, embedded learning, building towards new understandings. ******************************** LADYBUG COUNT Some children were playing a game. They collected cards with ladybugs on them. Here are the cards they had… Read More
The natural world is a giant, open-ended learning laboratory. Our children are innate scientists and love experiencing the sights, scents, sounds, and textures of the outdoors. Nature provides countless opportunities for discovery. “Nobody sees a flower really; it is so small. We haven’t time, and to see takes time – like to have a friend takes… Read More
This is a story that celebrates the enduring power of friendship over time and distance. “If we have learned anything in 2020, it is how much we depend on one another for love and support, especially in difficult times. I hope this story resonates with families all over the world who will share it together… Read More
One of the ways we can help our children become better problem solvers is by repeatedly and explicitly giving them opportunities to develop key problem-solving skills. Today’s activities provide opportunities to explore different solutions. In both the Chain of Changes and Coloring Triangles, learners are encouraged to look carefully at each problem, ask questions and utilize… Read More
