MathArts-Exploring Math Through Art for 3 to 6 Year Olds

SKU
001240
ISBN
9781641600248
Grade PK-1
Teaching Method
Traditional
Teacher-centered curriculum commonly used in classrooms that may include a text, teacher manual, tests, etc.
Charlotte Mason
A methodology based on the work of a 19th century educator who maintained that children learn best from literature (Living Books), not textbooks.
Classical
A methodology based on the Latin Trivium (three stages of learning), including the grammar stage (memorization and facts), logic stage (critical thinking), and rhetoric stage (developing/defending ideas).
Unit Study
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Montessori (Discovery)
A methodology based on the work of a 20th century educator that emphasizes student and sensory-driven discovery learning and real-life applications.
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Secular
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Christian/Religious
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Learning Modality
Auditory
Learns through listening, talking out loud or reading out loud.
Visual
Learns through seeing, prefers written instructions and visual materials.
Kinesthetic/Tactile (Hands-On)
Learns through moving, doing and touching.
Multi-Sensory
Curriculum that employ a variety of activities/components.
Presentation
Sequential
Curriculum progresses through well-defined learning objectives. Emphasizes mastery before moving to the next topic.
Spiral
Topics and concepts are repeated from level to level, adding more depth at each pass and connecting with review.
Conceptual/Topical
Focus is on the “why,” often with a unifying concept as well as specific skills; coverage may be broader.
Teacher Involvement
Low Teacher Involvement
Student-led materials; parent acts as a facilitator.
Medium Teacher Involvement
A mix of teacher-led time and independent student work.
High Teacher Involvement
Teacher-led lessons; may utilize discussions, hands-on activities and working together.
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Description

Bring an element of creativity to the math experience with MathArts. Children will learn concepts like shape recognition, patterns, beginning fractions, graphing, and more with the 100+ art activities found in this book. Each activity lists the appropriate age and amount of preparation (easy, moderate, involved) and includes a list of materials, the process, and variations on the project. The master materials list uses things that are easily accessible. Explore spatial relationships with a weaving project, make a stretchy pattern board for counting, and discover number values using a cookie graph. Art is a wonderful way to help children understand math concepts. 176 pgs, pb. ~ Donna

Publisher's Description of MathArts-Exploring Math Through Art for 3 to 6 Year Olds

Get ready to create and count in this exciting introduction to math! MathArts is an innovative approach that uses creative art projects to introduce preschoolers to early math concepts. Each of the more than 100 hands-on projects is designed to help children discover essential math skills through a creative process unique to every individual. Math concepts include one-to-one correspondence, matching, sorting, grouping, classifying, opposites, number recognition, number values, and counting. This well-organized book provides both teachers and parents with a diverse range of activities for making math both fun and fascinating. The possibilities are endless!

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Product Format:Paperback
Brand:Chicago Review Press
Author:MaryAnn F. Kohl
Grades:PK-1
ISBN:9781641600248
Length in Inches:8.5
Width in Inches:11
Height in Inches:0.4375
Weight in Pounds:1.05
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