Jump into Math: Active Learning for Preschool Children

by Rae Pica

Jump into Math is the perfect way to turn children's love of active games into learning opportunities! The activities in each chapter are organized by level of difficulty, and each one incorporates fun, exciting math experiences with movement. Most activities require few or no materials and include related children's books or music to extend the learning. The math skills index is an invaluable reference tool, giving teachers flexibility to plan around children's interests. Whether you use these lively math activities during circle or group time, substitute them for more traditional lessons in math, or use them to reinforce other lessons, you can be sure that the children are moving in leaps and bounds toward understanding mathematics. Research shows that the most effective way for children to learn concepts is to experience them physically. Jump into Math offers just this kind of learning. Activities such as Light and Heavy Words, The Number Hunt, and Three-Legged Creatures will actively engage children as they explore new math concepts!

Genres: Nonfiction

132 pages, Paperback

First published May 1, 2008

Reviews

[Terri Lynn · Rating 5 out of 5]

Math fun! This book is fantastic for parents, home school families, day care, and teachers. Great activities for preschool math. Now let's get started on that math treasure hunt and do some bottle bowling.

[Sarah · Rating 4 out of 5]

I liked getting ideas for simple play activities that doubled as instructional. not too complicated, either.