Mathematics Learning Centres for Early Years

This book provides students of different abilities opportunities to practise, consolidate and deepen their understanding of concepts and skills in key mathematics areas such as:

• space and shape
• measurement
• number
• patterns
• The activities are hands-on, interesting and student centred, allowing each student to work at his or her own level.
• An extension activity is provided with each activity station catering for more capable students.
• The learning centres are designed to be used by small groups independent of the teacher, allowing the teacher to focus on small groups or individuals, and assess learning.

Features include:

• activities to consolidate learning in major maths and literacy areas
• written specifically for K-3 students
• activities designed to support inclusive teaching
• teacher information pages corresponding to each learning centre stating required materials, vocabulary, thematic ideas and skills
• curriculum links, display ideas and suggestions for integration across the curriculum for each learning centre
• activities structured to allow for re-use
• sample timetables
• centres designed for independent small group work
• student-centred activities allowing students to construct knowledge themselves

Ideal for Ages 5-8