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

by Dorothy Freedman

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.

210 pages, Hardcover

First published March 1, 1995

Reviews

[Ashley · Rating 3 out of 5]

Nice reminder that math/number opportunities are everywhere: temperature, days of the week, calendars, money, human measurements, measurements of things, grocery shopping, etc. A few suggestions for activities you might not have thought of yourself, but not quite the 'handbook' I was hoping for.