Florida Department of Education

Bright Beginnings Web site

Mathematics: VPK Resources

VI.A.b.1 Shows understanding of how to combine sets and remove from a concrete set (receptive knowledge)

  • Things to Do while You're Waiting: Math http://illinoisearlylearning.org/tipsheets/mathactivities.pdf [Español] http://illinoisearlylearning.org/tipsheets-sp/mathactivities-sp.pdf [Polish] http://illinoisearlylearning.org/tipsheets-pol/mathactivities-pol.pdf Opens in a new window

    Tips for parents and teachers to use during transition times and other waiting times (e.g., standing in the checkout line at the grocery store). Examples for several different mathematic skill areas are included.

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  • The Path to Math: Beginning Numbers http://illinoisearlylearning.org/tipsheets/math-beginning.pdf [Español] http://illinoisearlylearning.org/tipsheets-sp/math-beginning-sp.pdf [Polish] http://illinoisearlylearning.org/tipsheets-pol/math-beginning-pol.pdf Opens in a new window

    Tips for parents and teachers to help preschoolers develop familiarity with number and begin using mathematics vocabulary in everyday activities.

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  • The Path to Math: More Numbers http://illinoisearlylearning.org/tipsheets/math-morenumbers.pdf [Español] http://illinoisearlylearning.org/tipsheets-sp/math-morenumbers-sp.pdf [Polish] http://illinoisearlylearning.org/tipsheets-pol/math-morenumbers-pol.pdf Opens in a new window

    Tips for parents and teachers to help preschoolers develop familiarity with numbers and numerals and begin using beginning number skills in everyday activities.

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  • The Path to Math: Word Problems for Preschoolers http://illinoisearlylearning.org/tipsheets/math-word.pdf [Español] http://illinoisearlylearning.org/tipsheets-sp/math-word-sp.pdf Opens in a new window

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  • The Path to Math: More Word Problems for Preschoolers http://illinoisearlylearning.org/tipsheets/math-moreword.pdf [Español] http://illinoisearlylearning.org/tipsheets-sp/math-moreword-sp.pdf Opens in a new window

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VI.A.b.2 Shows understanding of addition and subtraction using a concrete set of objects (expressive knowledge) or story problems found in everyday classroom activities

  • Things to Do while You're Waiting: Math http://illinoisearlylearning.org/tipsheets/mathactivities.pdf [Español] http://illinoisearlylearning.org/tipsheets-sp/mathactivities-sp.pdf [Polish] http://illinoisearlylearning.org/tipsheets-pol/mathactivities-pol.pdf Opens in a new window

    Tips for parents and teachers to use during transition times and other waiting times (e.g., standing in the checkout line at the grocery store). Examples for several different mathematic skill areas are included.

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  • The Path to Math: Beginning Numbers http://illinoisearlylearning.org/tipsheets/math-beginning.pdf [Español] http://illinoisearlylearning.org/tipsheets-sp/math-beginning-sp.pdf [Polish] http://illinoisearlylearning.org/tipsheets-pol/math-beginning-pol.pdf Opens in a new window

    Tips for parents and teachers to help preschoolers develop familiarity with number and begin using mathematics vocabulary in everyday activities.

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  • The Path to Math: More Numbers http://illinoisearlylearning.org/tipsheets/math-morenumbers.pdf [Español] http://illinoisearlylearning.org/tipsheets-sp/math-morenumbers-sp.pdf [Polish] http://illinoisearlylearning.org/tipsheets-pol/math-morenumbers-pol.pdf Opens in a new window

    Tips for parents and teachers to help preschoolers develop familiarity with numbers and numerals and begin using beginning number skills in everyday activities.

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  • The Path to Math: Word Problems for Preschoolers http://illinoisearlylearning.org/tipsheets/math-word.pdf [Español] http://illinoisearlylearning.org/tipsheets-sp/math-word-sp.pdf Opens in a new window

    Tips for parents and teachers to help preschoolers develop familiarity with numbers and numerals and begin using number skills and mathematics vocabulary in everyday activities.

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  • The Path to Math: More Word Problems for Preschoolers http://illinoisearlylearning.org/tipsheets/math-moreword.pdf [Español] http://illinoisearlylearning.org/tipsheets-sp/math-moreword-sp.pdf Opens in a new window

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VI.A.b.3 Begins to develop an understanding of separating a set into a maximum of four parts, with teacher support and multiple experiences over time

  • The Path to Math: Word Problems for Preschoolers http://illinoisearlylearning.org/tipsheets/math-word.pdf [Español] http://illinoisearlylearning.org/tipsheets-sp/math-word-sp.pdf Opens in a new window

    Tips for parents and teachers to help preschoolers develop familiarity with numbers and numerals and begin using number skills and mathematics vocabulary in everyday activities.

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  • The Path to Math: More Word Problems for Preschoolers http://illinoisearlylearning.org/tipsheets/math-moreword.pdf [Español] http://illinoisearlylearning.org/tipsheets-sp/math-moreword-sp.pdf Opens in a new window

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VI.A.a.1 Demonstrates understanding of one-to-one correspondence

  • Things to Do while You're Waiting: Math http://illinoisearlylearning.org/tipsheets/mathactivities.pdf [Español] http://illinoisearlylearning.org/tipsheets-sp/mathactivities-sp.pdf [Polish] http://illinoisearlylearning.org/tipsheets-pol/mathactivities-pol.pdf Opens in a new window

    Tips for parents and teachers to use during transition times and other waiting times (e.g., standing in the checkout line at the grocery store). Examples for several different mathematic skill areas are included.

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  • The Path to Math: Beginning Numbers http://illinoisearlylearning.org/tipsheets/math-beginning.pdf [Español] http://illinoisearlylearning.org/tipsheets-sp/math-beginning-sp.pdf [Polish] http://illinoisearlylearning.org/tipsheets-pol/math-beginning-pol.pdf Opens in a new window

    Tips for parents and teachers to help preschoolers develop familiarity with number and begin using mathematics vocabulary in everyday activities.

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  • The Path to Math: More Numbers http://illinoisearlylearning.org/tipsheets/math-morenumbers.pdf [Español] http://illinoisearlylearning.org/tipsheets-sp/math-morenumbers-sp.pdf [Polish] http://illinoisearlylearning.org/tipsheets-pol/math-morenumbers-pol.pdf Opens in a new window

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VI.A.a.2 Shows understanding of how to count and construct sets

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VI.A.a.3 Shows understanding by participating in the comparison of quantities


VI.A.a.4 Assigns and relates numerical representations among numerals (written), sets of objects, and number names (spoken) in the range of five to ten

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VI.A.a.5 Counts and knows the sequence of number names (spoken)

  • Things to Do while You're Waiting: Math http://illinoisearlylearning.org/tipsheets/mathactivities.pdf [Español] http://illinoisearlylearning.org/tipsheets-sp/mathactivities-sp.pdf [Polish] http://illinoisearlylearning.org/tipsheets-pol/mathactivities-pol.pdf Opens in a new window

    Tips for parents and teachers to use during transition times and other waiting times (e.g., standing in the checkout line at the grocery store). Examples for several different mathematic skill areas are included.

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  • The Path to Math: Beginning Numbers http://illinoisearlylearning.org/tipsheets/math-beginning.pdf [Español] http://illinoisearlylearning.org/tipsheets-sp/math-beginning-sp.pdf [Polish] http://illinoisearlylearning.org/tipsheets-pol/math-beginning-pol.pdf Opens in a new window

    Tips for parents and teachers to help preschoolers develop familiarity with number and begin using mathematics vocabulary in everyday activities.

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  • The Path to Math: More Numbers http://illinoisearlylearning.org/tipsheets/math-morenumbers.pdf [Español] http://illinoisearlylearning.org/tipsheets-sp/math-morenumbers-sp.pdf [Polish] http://illinoisearlylearning.org/tipsheets-pol/math-morenumbers-pol.pdf Opens in a new window

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VI.A.a.6 Shows understanding of and uses appropriate terms to describe ordinal positions

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VI.A.d.1 Understands various two-dimensional shapes, including circle, triangle, square, rectangle, oval, and other less common shapes (e.g., trapezoid)

  • Things to Do while You're Waiting: Math http://illinoisearlylearning.org/tipsheets/mathactivities.pdf [Español] http://illinoisearlylearning.org/tipsheets-sp/mathactivities-sp.pdf [Polish] http://illinoisearlylearning.org/tipsheets-pol/mathactivities-pol.pdf Opens in a new window

    Tips for parents and teachers to use during transition times and other waiting times (e.g., standing in the checkout line at the grocery store). Examples for several different mathematic skill areas are included.

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  • The Path to Math: Geometric Thinking for Young Children http://illinoisearlylearning.org/tipsheets/math-geom.pdf [Español] http://illinoisearlylearning.org/tipsheets-sp/math-geom-sp.pdf [Polish] http://illinoisearlylearning.org/tipsheets-pol/math-geom-pol.pdf Opens in a new window

    Tips for parents and teachers to help preschoolers develop understanding of and use geometry (shapes) and spatial relation skills using everyday activities.

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  • Illuminations Math Lesson Plans for Teachers http://illuminations.nctm.org/Lessons.aspx Opens in a new window

    Teachers can access over 500 lesson plans from pre-kindergarten to grade 12 in the areas of Algebra, Data Analysis, Probability, Geometry, Measurement, and Numbers & Operations.

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  • Pattern Blocks http://nlvm.usu.edu/en/nav/frames_asid_169_g_1_t_2.html?open=activities&from=category_g_1_t_2.html [Español] http://nlvm.usu.edu/es/nav/frames_asid_169_g_1_t_2.html?open=activities&from=category_g_1_t_2.html [French] http://nlvm.usu.edu/fr/nav/frames_asid_169_g_1_t_2.html?open=activities&from=category_g_1_t_2.html Opens in a new window

    An interactive activity where children, parents, or teachers arrange pattern blocks to create a pattern, identify shapes and colors, and identify lines of symmetry. Click on the Parent/Teacher button on this website for helpful background information and explanation.

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  • Color, Shape, and Size (Attribute Blocks) http://nlvm.usu.edu/en/nav/frames_asid_270_g_1_t_3.html?open=instructions&from=topic_t_3.html [Español] http://nlvm.usu.edu/es/nav/frames_asid_270_g_1_t_3.html?open=instructions&from=topic_t_3.html [French] http://nlvm.usu.edu/fr/nav/frames_asid_270_g_1_t_3.html?open=instructions&from=topic_t_3.html Opens in a new window

    An interactive activity where children, parents, or teachers sort attribute blocks so that all are either the same color, the same shape, or the same color and shape (classification). Click on the Parent/Teacher button on this website for helpful background information and explanation.

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VI.A.d.2 Shows understanding that two-dimensional shapes are equivalent (remain the same) in different orientations

  • The Path to Math: Geometric Thinking for Young Children http://illinoisearlylearning.org/tipsheets/math-geom.pdf [Español] http://illinoisearlylearning.org/tipsheets-sp/math-geom-sp.pdf [Polish] http://illinoisearlylearning.org/tipsheets-pol/math-geom-pol.pdf Opens in a new window

    Tips for parents and teachers to help preschoolers develop understanding of and use geometry (shapes) and spatial relation skills using everyday activities.

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  • Illuminations Math Lesson Plans for Teachers http://illuminations.nctm.org/Lessons.aspx Opens in a new window

    Teachers can access over 500 lesson plans from pre-kindergarten to grade 12 in the areas of Algebra, Data Analysis, Probability, Geometry, Measurement, and Numbers & Operations.

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  • Transformations – Translation http://nlvm.usu.edu/en/nav/frames_asid_167_g_1_t_3.html?open=activities&from=topic_t_3.html [Español] http://nlvm.usu.edu/es/nav/frames_asid_167_g_1_t_3.html?open=activities&from=topic_t_3.html [French] http://nlvm.usu.edu/fr/nav/frames_asid_167_g_1_t_3.html?open=activities&from=topic_t_3.html Opens in a new window

    An interactive activity where children, parents, or teachers choose a shape and slide the shape varying angles. Although the shape slides, it is still the same shape. Remember that children need lots of experiences with concrete objects before being able to understand this concept using the computer. Click on the Parent/Teacher button on this website for helpful background information and explanation.

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  • Transformations – Reflection http://nlvm.usu.edu/en/nav/frames_asid_206_g_1_t_3.html?open=activities&from=topic_t_3.html [Español] http://nlvm.usu.edu/es/nav/frames_asid_206_g_1_t_3.html?open=activities&from=topic_t_3.html [French] http://nlvm.usu.edu/fr/nav/frames_asid_206_g_1_t_3.html?open=activities&from=topic_t_3.html Opens in a new window

    An interactive activity where children, parents, or teachers choose a shape and see a mirror image (flip) of the shape. Although the shape is flipped, it is still the same shape. Remember that children need lots of experiences with concrete objects before being able to understand this concept using the computer. Click on the Parent/Teacher button on this website for helpful background information and explanation.

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  • Transformations – Rotation http://nlvm.usu.edu/en/nav/frames_asid_207_g_1_t_3.html?open=activities&from=topic_t_3.html [Español] http://nlvm.usu.edu/es/nav/frames_asid_207_g_1_t_3.html?open=activities&from=topic_t_3.html [French] http://nlvm.usu.edu/fr/nav/frames_asid_207_g_1_t_3.html?open=activities&from=topic_t_3.html Opens in a new window

    An interactive activity where children, parents, or teachers choose a shape and rotate the shape at varying angles. Although the shape is rotated, it is still the same shape. Remember that children need lots of experiences with concrete objects before being able to understand this concept using the computer. Click on the Parent/Teacher button on this website for helpful background information and explanation.

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VI.A.d.3 Understands various three-dimensional shapes, including sphere, cube, cone, and other less common shapes (e.g., cylinder, pyramid)


VI.A.d.4 Analyzes and constructs examples of simple symmetry and non-symmetry in two-dimensions, using concrete objects.

  • Pattern Blocks http://nlvm.usu.edu/en/nav/frames_asid_169_g_1_t_2.html?open=activities&from=category_g_1_t_2.html [Español] http://nlvm.usu.edu/es/nav/frames_asid_169_g_1_t_2.html?open=activities&from=category_g_1_t_2.html [French] http://nlvm.usu.edu/fr/nav/frames_asid_169_g_1_t_2.html?open=activities&from=category_g_1_t_2.html Opens in a new window

    An interactive activity where children, parents, or teachers arrange pattern blocks to create a pattern, identify shapes and colors, and identify lines of symmetry. Click on the Parent/Teacher button on this website for helpful background information and explanation.

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  • Transformations – Reflection http://nlvm.usu.edu/en/nav/frames_asid_206_g_1_t_3.html?open=activities&from=topic_t_3.html [Español] http://nlvm.usu.edu/es/nav/frames_asid_206_g_1_t_3.html?open=activities&from=topic_t_3.html [French] http://nlvm.usu.edu/fr/nav/frames_asid_206_g_1_t_3.html?open=activities&from=topic_t_3.html Opens in a new window

    An interactive activity where children, parents, or teachers choose a shape and see a mirror image (flip) of the shape. Although the shape is flipped, it is still the same shape. Remember that children need lots of experiences with concrete objects before being able to understand this concept using the computer. Click on the Parent/Teacher button on this website for helpful background information and explanation.

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VI.A.e.1 Shows understanding of and uses several positional words (e.g., above, below, next to, beside, on top of, inside, outside) [Copyright Notice]


VI.A.e.2 Describes relative position from different perspectives (e.g. "I am on top of the climber and you are below me.")


VI.A.e.3 Understands and can tell the difference between orientation terms such as horizontal, diagonal, and vertical


VI.A.e.4 Uses directions to move through space and find places in space (e.g. obstacle courses, Simon Says, Mother May I?, hop scotch, giving simple directions)


VI.A.f.1 Compares continuous quantities using length, weight, and height


VI.A.c.1 Recognizes patterns and non-patterns (e.g., red/blue, red/blue vs. rainbow)

  • Things to Do while You're Waiting: Math http://illinoisearlylearning.org/tipsheets/mathactivities.pdf [Español] http://illinoisearlylearning.org/tipsheets-sp/mathactivities-sp.pdf [Polish] http://illinoisearlylearning.org/tipsheets-pol/mathactivities-pol.pdf Opens in a new window

    Tips for parents and teachers to use during transition times and other waiting times (e.g., standing in the checkout line at the grocery store). Examples for several different mathematic skill areas are included.

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  • Color Patterns http://nlvm.usu.edu/en/nav/frames_asid_184_g_1_t_1.html?from=category_g_1_t_1.html [Español] http://nlvm.usu.edu/es/nav/frames_asid_184_g_1_t_1.html?from=category_g_1_t_1.html [French] http://nlvm.usu.edu/fr/nav/frames_asid_184_g_1_t_1.html?from=category_g_1_t_1.html Opens in a new window

    An interactive activity where children, parents, or teachers arrange colors to complete a pattern. Click on the Parent/Teacher button on this website for helpful background information and explanation.

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  • Pattern Blocks http://nlvm.usu.edu/en/nav/frames_asid_169_g_1_t_2.html?open=activities&from=category_g_1_t_2.html [Español] http://nlvm.usu.edu/es/nav/frames_asid_169_g_1_t_2.html?open=activities&from=category_g_1_t_2.html [French] http://nlvm.usu.edu/fr/nav/frames_asid_169_g_1_t_2.html?open=activities&from=category_g_1_t_2.html Opens in a new window

    An interactive activity where children, parents, or teachers arrange pattern blocks to create a pattern, identify shapes and colors, and identify lines of symmetry. Click on the Parent/Teacher button on this website for helpful background information and explanation.

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VI.A.c.2 Duplicates identical patterns with at least two elements

  • Color Patterns http://nlvm.usu.edu/en/nav/frames_asid_184_g_1_t_1.html?from=category_g_1_t_1.html [Español] http://nlvm.usu.edu/es/nav/frames_asid_184_g_1_t_1.html?from=category_g_1_t_1.html [French] http://nlvm.usu.edu/fr/nav/frames_asid_184_g_1_t_1.html?from=category_g_1_t_1.html Opens in a new window

    An interactive activity where children, parents, or teachers arrange colors to complete a pattern. Click on the Parent/Teacher button on this website for helpful background information and explanation.

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  • Pattern Blocks http://nlvm.usu.edu/en/nav/frames_asid_169_g_1_t_2.html?open=activities&from=category_g_1_t_2.html [Español] http://nlvm.usu.edu/es/nav/frames_asid_169_g_1_t_2.html?open=activities&from=category_g_1_t_2.html [French] http://nlvm.usu.edu/fr/nav/frames_asid_169_g_1_t_2.html?open=activities&from=category_g_1_t_2.html Opens in a new window

    An interactive activity where children, parents, or teachers arrange pattern blocks to create a pattern, identify shapes and colors, and identify lines of symmetry. Click on the Parent/Teacher button on this website for helpful background information and explanation.

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VI.A.c.3 Recognizes pattern units (e.g., red/blue, dog/cat, red/blue/yellow, dog/cat/cow)

  • Color Patterns http://nlvm.usu.edu/en/nav/frames_asid_184_g_1_t_1.html?from=category_g_1_t_1.html [Español] http://nlvm.usu.edu/es/nav/frames_asid_184_g_1_t_1.html?from=category_g_1_t_1.html [French] http://nlvm.usu.edu/fr/nav/frames_asid_184_g_1_t_1.html?from=category_g_1_t_1.html Opens in a new window

    An interactive activity where children, parents, or teachers arrange colors to complete a pattern. Click on the Parent/Teacher button on this website for helpful background information and explanation.

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  • Pattern Blocks http://nlvm.usu.edu/en/nav/frames_asid_169_g_1_t_2.html?open=activities&from=category_g_1_t_2.html [Español] http://nlvm.usu.edu/es/nav/frames_asid_169_g_1_t_2.html?open=activities&from=category_g_1_t_2.html [French] http://nlvm.usu.edu/fr/nav/frames_asid_169_g_1_t_2.html?open=activities&from=category_g_1_t_2.html Opens in a new window

    An interactive activity where children, parents, or teachers arrange pattern blocks to create a pattern, identify shapes and colors, and identify lines of symmetry. Click on the Parent/Teacher button on this website for helpful background information and explanation.

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VI.A.c.4 Orders, compares, and describes objects according to a single attribute (seriation)

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VI.A.f.2 Represents and analyzes data

  • The Path to Math: Beginning Numbers http://illinoisearlylearning.org/tipsheets/math-beginning.pdf [Español] http://illinoisearlylearning.org/tipsheets-sp/math-beginning-sp.pdf [Polish] http://illinoisearlylearning.org/tipsheets-pol/math-beginning-pol.pdf Opens in a new window

    Tips for parents and teachers to help preschoolers develop familiarity with number and begin using mathematics vocabulary in everyday activities.

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  • The Path to Math: More Numbers http://illinoisearlylearning.org/tipsheets/math-morenumbers.pdf [Español] http://illinoisearlylearning.org/tipsheets-sp/math-morenumbers-sp.pdf [Polish] http://illinoisearlylearning.org/tipsheets-pol/math-morenumbers-pol.pdf Opens in a new window

    Tips for parents and teachers to help preschoolers develop familiarity with numbers and numerals and begin using beginning number skills in everyday activities.

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  • Fun at Home with Preschoolers: Let's Measure! http://illinoisearlylearning.org/tipsheets/fun-measure.pdf [Español] http://illinoisearlylearning.org/tipsheets-sp/fun-measure-sp.pdf [Polish] http://illinoisearlylearning.org/tipsheets-pol/fun-measure-pol.pdf Opens in a new window

    Tips for parents and teachers to help preschoolers develop understanding of and use measurement skills using everyday activities.

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  • The Path to Math: Measurement with Young Children http://illinoisearlylearning.org/tipsheets/measure.pdf [Español] http://illinoisearlylearning.org/tipsheets-sp/measure-sp.pdf [Polish] http://illinoisearlylearning.org/tipsheets-pol/measure-pol.pdf Opens in a new window

    Tips for parents and teachers to help preschoolers develop understanding of and use measurement skills using everyday activities.

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  • The Path to Math: Classification http://illinoisearlylearning.org/tipsheets/math-class.pdf [Español] http://illinoisearlylearning.org/tipsheets-sp/math-class-sp.pdf [Polish] http://illinoisearlylearning.org/tipsheets-pol/math-class-pol.pdf Opens in a new window

    Tips for parents and teachers to help preschoolers begin to classify (sort) objects, an important beginning mathematics skill, using everyday activities.

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  • The Path to Math: Real Graphs for Preschoolers http://illinoisearlylearning.org/tipsheets/math-graphs.pdf [Español] http://illinoisearlylearning.org/tipsheets-sp/math-graphs-sp.pdf Opens in a new window

    Tips for parents and teachers to help preschoolers develop familiarity with classifying (sorting) objects and engage in creating basic graphs during everyday activities.

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  • Illuminations Math Lesson Plans for Teachers http://illuminations.nctm.org/Lessons.aspx Opens in a new window

    Teachers can access over 500 lesson plans from pre-kindergarten to grade 12 in the areas of Algebra, Data Analysis, Probability, Geometry, Measurement, and Numbers & Operations.

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    An interactive activity where children, parents, or teachers can add information (e.g., What color are people wearing today? Enter in each color and the number of people wearing that color.). A pie chart will be generated based upon the numbers you input. Remember that children need lots of experiences before being able to understand this type of graph. It is more abstract than a bar graph. Click on the Parent/Teacher button on this website for helpful background information and explanation.

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General Resources

  • www.FloridaStandards.org http://www.floridastandards.org/index.aspx Opens in a new window

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