Our Math curriculum is "Get Set for School" from Handwriting without Tears.
Math concepts and skills are approached in a way to enable students to encounter math in a meaningful way through the use of manipulative materials (concrete) before progressing to pictorial and abstract representations. This methodology encourages logical thinking and problem solving skills. The program is also rich in mathematical vocabulary to enhance learning. Throughout the year, concepts such as number sense, sorting and creating/extending patterns, identifying shapes (2-d), and non-standard measurement are introduced. We continually spiral back to concepts to help ensure retention, mastery, and expansion. Spiral progression is also used to introduce new concepts. In addition to small group math instruction, the students engage in a variety of hands on activities in math centers each day.
By the end of Pre-Kindergarten all students will be able to-
Create patterns using various manipulatives
Have an understanding of numbers to 10
Have exposure to numbers and number patterns up to 20
Math concepts and skills are approached in a way to enable students to encounter math in a meaningful way through the use of manipulative materials (concrete) before progressing to pictorial and abstract representations. This methodology encourages logical thinking and problem solving skills. The program is also rich in mathematical vocabulary to enhance learning. Throughout the year, concepts such as number sense, sorting and creating/extending patterns, identifying shapes (2-d), and non-standard measurement are introduced. We continually spiral back to concepts to help ensure retention, mastery, and expansion. Spiral progression is also used to introduce new concepts. In addition to small group math instruction, the students engage in a variety of hands on activities in math centers each day.
By the end of Pre-Kindergarten all students will be able to-
Create patterns using various manipulatives
Have an understanding of numbers to 10
Have exposure to numbers and number patterns up to 20