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Blocks and Beyond: Strengthening Early Math and Science Skills Through Spatial Learning

Blocks and Beyond: Strengthening Early Math and Science Skills Through Spatial Learning

Pollman, Mary Jo

Paperback

General EducationTeaching Instruction

ISBN10: 159857101X
ISBN13: 9781598571011
Publisher: Brookes Pub
Published: Jun 7 2010
Pages: 200
Weight: 0.80
Height: 0.50 Width: 6.90 Depth: 9.80
Language: English
Spatial development should be part of every young child's education--it's linked with higher achievement not just in math and science, but across all academic areas. Now early childhood educators have a guidebook to help them seamlessly integrate spatial learning into their everyday curriculum.

Focusing on areas key to academic success--math, science, art and literature, and social studies--early childhood expert Mary Jo Pollman gives teachers research-based insights and ready-to-use activities for promoting children's spatial development throughout the school day. Developed for use with children in preschool through third grade, this innovative teacher training resource

  • Aligns with key focal points specified by the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics, the National Math Panel Report, and the National Science Education Standards
  • Helps children progress in specific areas where U.S. students are falling behind--particularly geometry and geography
  • Improves teacher quality--helps them plan a successful, well-rounded curriculum with creative, age-appropriate activities
  • Strengthens the home-school learning connection with suggestions for games that parents and children can do together
  • Uses easy-to-find materials--shows how to improve spatial skills with everyday items like blocks, play dough, puzzles, globes, and objects found in nature
  • Is fully supported by the latest research and highly respected educational theories, clearly explained throughout the book so teachers know the why behind the how
  • Provides a foundation for later success in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics fields

A great inservice professional development resource and an essential text for preservice teachers, this book is key to creating a curriculum that actively promotes spatial development and sets the stage for strong math, science, and other academic skills.


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