Maths: Early Childhood

 

Please add any comments about the following resources, or add a link to any of your favourite sites.

 

• ABC Schools TV - a range of resource material including classroom activities, based on selected programmes, is provided
• BBC Schools (primary  ages 4-11) - provides a range of learning resources 

 

• Fractions - other sources of information on the K-6 syllabus (from UNSW)
• Mathematical Association of NSW - provides a range of resources for all teachers of mathematics
• Primary Resources : Mathematics -  lesson plans, activity ideas and resources
• What Works Clearinghouse (US) - a source of scientific evidence for what works in education. Look under the Publications tab for a range of resources
• http://christchurchcitylibraries.com/Learning/MathsInPictures/ - this Christchurch Libraries source lists a comprehensive range of picture books  to support the teeaching of mathematical concepts for children  4 - 8 years.  The list is organized according to concepts.
• http://www.carolhurst.com/subjects/math/picturebookmath.html - this source is part of American Carol Hurst's valuable website exploring Children's Literature.  Some titles are linked to reviews / activities through a 'More information' link.
• Create a Graph : an online graph programme.
• CoolMath : a math portal for junior maths.

 

This bibliography Pattern Recognition in Stories :Linking Literacy and Maths in the Early Years was generously provided by Meg Philp, a Teacher-Librarian (Education Queensland) and Storyteller.  This list was the basis for a workshop Meg presented at NZRA Reading Conference, New Plymouth, September 2007. 

PatternAndSequence.pdf

 

 

Annotations in this bibliography Maths Picture Books and in Literature complied by Donna Bowen (Victorian Teacher-Librarian) describe the plot and suggest teaching concepts and appropriate levels.

Maths.pdf

 

New journal article that might be of interest   "Picture books stimulate the learning of mathematics" by Marja van den Heuvel-Panhuizen in  Australasian Journal of Early Childhood  v.34(3) 2009  pp.30-39  (contact your library to get a copy of this)

 

 

Some associations and professional organisations provide a range of resources

 

• BBC Early Years (UK) - a collection of activities and resources
• Childcare Resource & Research Unit (Canada) - provides online documents and resources covering various topics in early childhood education
• Early Childhood Australia
• Early Childhood Care & Development Consultative Group (US)
• Early Childhood Education -  explore the research based interventions from the What Works Clearinghouse (US)
• Early Childhood Intervention Australia
• Early Childhood Teachers Association 
• Early years curriculum guidelines  (Qld)
• Exploring early childhood - NSW HSC syllabus 
• National Association for the Education of Young Children (US)

 

 

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