Exploring Mathematics Through Play in the Early Childhood Classroom (Langauage and Literacy)

Synopsis

Part 1: Creating Time And Space For Play. Introduction -- Finding Out About Children's Mathematical Play In Multiple Contexts -- Organizing Time And Space At School For Mathematical Play -- Part Ii: Highlighting The Mathematics In Play. Blocks, Puzzles, And Dolls: The Geometry Standards -- Games And Action Figures: The Number And Operations Standards -- Which Is Longer? What Holds More? The Measurement Standards -- The Mathematical Practices -- Part Iii: Making Formal Lessons Playful. Designing Formal Lessons That Build On Play -- Including Play In Assessments -- Conclusion. Amy Noelle Parks ; Foreword By Elizabeth Graue. Includes Bibliographical References And Index.