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Early Kindergarten

Rotating Shapes in Pre-K: A Triangle Can Point Any Way

Rotating shapes in pre-K can reveal that a familiar shape still belongs to the same group when its orientation changes. A triangle does not need to point upward to be a triangle. Focus on features rather than the way a picture…

Early Kindergarten

Compare Two Groups by Pairing: More, Fewer or the Same

Comparing groups by pairing gives children a visible way to discuss quantity. Place one suitable object beside one from the other group. When each item has a partner, the groups have the same number; unmatched items help show a…

Early Kindergarten

Ways to Make Five: A Pre-K Parts-and-Whole Game

Ways to make five in pre-K can be explored with five suitable objects and two clear spaces. Move some items to each side and notice that the collection remains the same size. The game does not need written equations to begin.

Early Kindergarten

Matching Numerals to Quantities in Pre-K

Matching numerals to quantities connects a written symbol with an amount. Keep the two parts visible: a clear number card and a small collection of appropriate objects. Recognizing a symbol and building the corresponding group…

Early Kindergarten

Character Problems in Pre-K Stories: What Could Help?

Character problems in pre-K stories give children a shared situation to discuss. A character may lose an object, disagree with a friend or need to reach a goal. Ask what the problem is before jumping to a lesson about the…