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CML Lesson Planning and Activity Resources for Early Childhood Mathematics

 

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Burns, Marilyn. A Collection of Math Lessons from Grades 3 Through 6. White Plains, NY: Math Solutions Publications, 1987.

CML REF QA135.5 B83967 1988

1-3


Provides detailed instructional units for students in the first through third grades. Lessons include games that introduce new mathematical concepts to students.


Burns, Marilyn. Math and Literature (K-3). White Plains, NY: Math Solutions Publications, 1992.

CML TEXT QA135.5 B796 1992

K-3


Explains how to integrate literature and math in the primary classroom. Lists books that are particularly good for this purpose.


Burns, Marilyn and Stephanie Sheffield. Math and Literature Grades K-1. Sausalito, CA: Math Solutions, 2004.

CML REF QA135.6 B768 2004

K-1


Provides 22 stories to spark discussion and introduce math activities. Provides case studies of how these stories are implemented.


Classroom Skill Builders Teacher’s Helper. Greensboro, NC: The Education Center.

Periodicals Rack in CML

K-1


Bi-monthly magazines for teachers with lesson plans based on grade level. Many worksheets and fun activities to copy


Clemson University. Developing Algebraic Thinking: Collecting and Sorting. Burlington, NC: Carolina Biological Supply, 2005.

CML TEXT QA159 D484 2005

2


Twenty units include detailed lesson plans, worksheets, activities, assessments, desired outcomes, and a materials list. A key is provided to identify group size of each activity (whole group, small groups, pairs or individuals) as well as interdisciplinary integration (literature, writing or technology).


Clemson University. Developing Algebraic Thinking: Rhythm and Design. Burlington, NC: Carolina Biological Supply, 2005.

CML TEXT QA159 D486 2005

K


Twenty units include detailed lesson plans, worksheets, activities, assessments, desired outcomes, and materials lists. A key is provided to identify group size of each activity (whole group, small groups, pairs or individuals) as well as interdisciplinary integration (literature, writing or technology).


Clemson University. Developing Algebraic Thinking: Together and Apart. Burlington, NC: Carolina Biological Supply, 2005.

CML TEXT QA159 D488 2005

1


Twenty units include detailed lesson plans, worksheets, activities, assessments, desired outcomes, and materials lists. A key is provided to identify groups size of each activity (whole group, small groups, pairs or individuals) as well as interdisciplinary integration (literature, writing or technology).


Coates, Grace Devila and Jean Stenmark. Family Math for Young Children: Comparing. Berkeley: University of California, 1997.

CML REF QA40.5 C625 1997

Pre-K to 2


Provides worksheets and activities for many mathematical concepts. Creative group and individual activities can be executed in the classroom or sent home for parents to complete with their children.


Crawford, Jane. Math by All Means. Money: Grades 1 and 2. Sausalito, CA: Math Solutions Publications, 1996.

CML REF QA135.5 C5775 1994

1-2


Provides a “wealth” of lesson plans concerning money for children in the first and second grade.


Fosnot, Catherine Twomey and Maarten Dolk. Young Mathematicians at Work: Constructing Number Sense, Addition and Subtraction. Portsmouth, NH: Heinemann, 2001.

CML REF QA135.5 F6318 2001

Pre-K to 2


Discusses how young children grow to understand numbers, addition and subtraction. Includes broad directions on topics such as how to talk about numbers and use manipulatives.


Greens, Carole and Peggy House. Navigating Through Algebra in Prekindergarten – Grade 2. Reston, VA: The National Council of Teachers of Mathematics, 2001.

CML KIT QA159 N391 2001

Pre-K to 2


Three sections that correspond to different mathematical concepts provide lessons for children. Lessons institute the groundwork for algebraic thinking skills.


Kaye, Peggy. Afterwards: Folk and Fairy Tales with Mathematical Ever Afters. White Plains, NY: Cuisenaire Company of America, 1996.

CML REF QA135.5 K292 1996

1-2


Provides nine short stories, each with four to five activity worksheets for students to complete. Stories and worksheets are designed to be photocopied.


The Mailbox: Idea Magazine for Teachers. Greensboro, NC: The Education Center, 2008.

CML Periodicals Rack

Pre-K and  K


Bimonthly magazine provides classroom displays, worksheets and activities for the elementary school classroom.


Satarino, Patricia. Storytime Mathtime: Explorations in Children’s Literature. Palo Alto, CA: Dale Seymour Publications, 1994.

CML REF QA135.5 S227 1994

1-3


Over 50 math lessons based on 18 popular children’s picture books. Lessons include games, group activities, individual activities and worksheet printouts.


Shepardson, Richard D. Invitation to Mathematics: K.

CML TEXT QA135.5 I555 1987

K


Collection of math worksheets for kindergarten students.


Smith, Susan Sperry. Early Childhood Mathematics. Boston: Pearson, 2009.

CML TEXT QA135.6 S64 2009

Pre-K to 2


Offers activity ideas and tips based on different mathematical concepts. Thematic units are located at the back of the book.

Tara Quilitzsch, CML Graduate Assistant

 

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