Math for Pre-Kindergarten

Grade –Level Expectations Count by ones to 10 Count a set of 5 or fewer objects by establishing a 1-to-1 correspondence between number names Identify an object’s position as first or last Identify numerals 1 to 5 Compare sets of objects using the words same/different and more/less/fewer

Use comparative vocabulary in measurement settings (e.g., long/longer, short/shorter, more/less, hotter/colder, heavier/lighter, bigger/smaller) Use words such as day, week, month, schedule, morning, noon, night Identify rectangles, squares, circles, and triangles using concrete models Sort concrete objects by an attribute (e.g., shape, size, color) Use words that indicate direction and position of an object (e.g., up, down, over, under, above, below, beside, in, out, behind)

How can we address them? 1. Assessment takes place before, during, and after instruction identify the strengths and needs of children make adjustments to curriculum and instruction 2. Curriculum is aligned with state content standards, as defined by grade-level expectations (GLEs), and organized into coherent, time-bound units with sample activities and classroom assessments to guide teaching and learning. 3. Instruction Whole group or individual instruction Plan the environment and activities to meet the needs of the student(s).. Interact with the student(s) and assist with the development of mathematical language.

Documentation of Students’ Progress Portfolios Individual and group products Observations Child self-reflections Narratives of learning experiences

Touch Point Math Multisensory makes sense. Children learn most effectively when all of their senses are involved. As they see, say, hear and touch using our signature Touch Points, they begin to associate numerals with real values. They learn that a numeral (5, for instance) is not just a scribble on a page. It represents a quantity such as five apples, five flowers, five frogs or five Touch Points. They learn step-by-step. Its sequential strategy gives students the scaffolding they need to be successful every step of the way. Once children understand the touching and counting patterns, they can answer simple math problems easily and correctly. In no time at all, they build self-confidence and progress to more advanced concepts. TouchMath is a multisensory program that uses its signature TouchPoints to engage students of all abilities and learning styles.