Math for the Very Young
A Handbook of Activities for Parents and Teachers

Lydia Polonsky (Author), Dorothy Freedman (Author), Susan Lesher (Author), Kate Morrison (Author)

9780471016472, Wiley

Paperback / softback, published 21 April 1995

224 pages
24 x 19 x 1.4 cm, 0.399 kg

Four experienced teachers, who have written math curricular materials for the University of Chicago School Mathematics Project, present a comprehensive collection of innovative and fun activities easy enough for even the most math-phobic parents. Covers all math concepts appropriate for children ages 3-7 including measurement, counting, telling time and temperature, comparisons, arrays, shapes and patterns. Organized by type of activity such as cooking, taking a trip, playing games and making crafts.

Math Around the House.
Growing and Changing: Making a Personal Record Book.
Calendar Math.
Math on the Move.
Animal Facts and Figures.
Crafts that Use Math.
Games and Math.
Counting Rhymes and Stories.
Index of Math Concepts.

Subject Areas: Picture books, activity books & early learning material [YB]