Let's Talk About Math

Math can't wait. Children who can count with ease before kindergarten have a better shot at future mathematics success&;and with this book, it's simple and fun to weave counting and other math concepts into everyday activities. Drawn from the authorsâ playful and popular LittleCounters® workshops, this guidebook shows early educators, caregivers, and parents how to use purposeful play with children from birth to 5 to promote mathematical thinking and get them ready for formal math instruction. Packed with easy, no-fear strategies any adult can use&;even if you're math-phobic!&;this book will help all the teachers in a child's life foster critical early math knowledge and school readiness.

READ THIS BOOK TO

• Discover amazing facts about the mathematical minds of babies and young children
• Transform ordinary toys into learning tools that help teach mathematical concepts
• Organize play environments and activities to encourage math learning
• Spot teachable moments and add purposeful math talk to daily tasks
• Teach "meaningful counting"&;the skill that underpins children's potential for future math success
• Infuse math learning into specific daily routines, such as meals, chores, and bedtime
• Support children's readiness for formal math instruction
• Get started with your own LittleCounters® workshop&;or use the principles right away in your program or home

PRACTICAL MATERIALS: Examples and vignettes; sample activities and scripts of adult-child dialogue; recommended counting books and songs; and a detailed introduction to interactive LittleCounters® workshops, where parents and kids learn and have fun together.