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Mathematics for Young Learners 
Great for Classrooms and Home Schooling!
Price: $12.95 (USD)Paperback - 98 pages 2nd Edition, November 2001
Description: 62 games and 10 activities for teaching children ages 3 thru 7 mathematics.
What others are saying:"Written by an elementary school principal, Mathematics for Young Learners contains [more than] sixty games and activities that make mathematics entertaining. Most of the activities are played with a regular deck of playing cards; several require dice, dominoes, and playing chips. The author suggests that these games are appropriate for ages 3-7; however, many of the more advanced games can certainly be used through the end of the third grade and possibly beyond. The games described in this book are sequenced from easy to difficult; the same game often has three or four versions, providing a greater challenge as the child acquires certain skills. One game builds on and reinforces the next. The book is written very simply, with clear, easy-to-follow directions. Helpful illustrations are provided throughout the book. The majority of the games and activities presented are most appropriately used in a one-on-one situation with a child. However, several games can be adapted and used in a classroom setting with small or large groups of children. Most game pages contain sections called 'Additional Guidance' and 'Advanced Hints'. These sections help the adult understand the concept emphasized in the game and which concepts will be targeted in later games; they also provide hints for ensuring success while playing the game. Scattered throughout the book are 'Gems' - one-liners that provide inspiration for the instructor; for example, 'Accept and expect mistakes, encourage risk-taking, and rely on trial and error as a great teacher.' Mathematics for Young Learners really shows teachers and parents how mathematics can be interactive. It teaches strategies and problem-solving skills and has a valuable place in the classrooms and homes of preschoolers and primary-grade children." Sue LeBeau
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