Welcome to:“Math is a Blast in the Preschool Classroom”

Presented by: Priscilla Jones

Agenda6:00-6:10 Welcome and Introduction6:10-7:45 Presentation will include:ObjectivesQ&ADiscussionsActivitiesQuiz7:45-8:00 Evaluations and Closing

Math is a Developmental SequenceWhen children are allowed to explore many objects, they

begin to recognize similarities and differences of objects. When children can determine similarities and differences,

they can classify objects. When children can classify objects, they can see

similarities and differences well enough to recognize patterns.

When children can recognize, copy, extend and create patterns, they can arrange sets in a one-to-one relationship.

When children can match objects one to one, they can compare sets to determine which have more and which have less.

When children can compare sets, they can begin to look at the “manyness” of one set and develop number concepts.

Objective One Participants will better understand the Subdomain V.A.: Mathematical Thinking through review, discussion, activities , demonstrations and questions covering the following domains:

•A. Mathematical Processes•B. Patterns, Relationships, and Functions•C. Number Concept and Operations•D. Geometry and Spatial Relations•E. Measurement

Objective Two

Participants will better understand how to incorporate the mathematical benchmarks into their everyday program as well as how to gather materials for math centers.

Benchmark Vocabulary

Exploration of MaterialsDiscrete materials: things that can be counted

(blocks, cookies, bears, etc.)Continuous materials: things that can be

measured (water, sand, play dough, etc. )Materials can be both discrete and continuous

Spatial RelationshipsUnderstanding of positional and directional

vocabulary such as:UpDownBesideNearFarNextAfterIn front of

ClassificationSorting, grouping objects into sets by size,

shape, color, and purpose

PatternsRepetition of a designated item (color, block,

crayon, book) or group of items. Patterns can be created, copied and extended.

One-to-One Correspondence

One-to-one correspondence is matching or pairing in a one-to-one relationship.

Example: At the lunch table there is one napkin to every child and there is one child to every napkin.

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