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Exploring Math Concepts in Children’s Literature Throughout the Day. Presented by CMS Literacy Coaches. Math Bingo. Why use children’s literature?. To enhance children’s natural interest in math Build on children’s experiences and knowledge Integrate math with other activities
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Exploring Math Concepts in Children’s Literature Throughout the Day Presented by CMS Literacy Coaches
Why use children’s literature? • To enhance children’s natural interest in math • Build on children’s experiences and knowledge • Integrate math with other activities • Actively introduce materials- model and demonstrate
Objectives • Become aware of math concepts in OWL storybooks • Identify math concepts in storybooks • Develop math strategies/activities to teach these concepts throughout the day
What types of mathematical experiences should we be providing in Pre-k? • Number experiences • Spatial experiences • Sorting and classifying experiences • Patterning experiences • Measurement experiences • Data collection experiences • Experiences to learn and use concepts of geometry
Where’s the math in children’s literature? Let’s explore:
Your turn!! • Read the children’s book. • Make a list of math vocabulary related to the story and illustrations. • Make a list of the math concepts/skills that you might teach using this book. • Locate and correlate these concepts/skills to Foundations and/or CMS standards. • Create a math activity related to the concepts identified.