Math-PK (BG) course
Pre-Kindergarten Mathematics
For Parents and Teachers
Adult Facilitation Required: All activities and questions in this course must be facilitated by an adult. Pre-K students cannot read independently and learn best through guided, hands-on exploration.
Teaching Pre-K Mathematics
What Makes Pre-K Math Special: - Everything is concrete - students work with real, physical objects - Learning happens through play and exploration - Questions are asked orally by adults - Students respond by showing, doing, or saying (not writing) - Short attention spans mean 10-15 minute sessions work best - Repetition and practice happen through games and daily routines
Your Role as Facilitator: - Read all prompts aloud in a warm, encouraging tone - Provide physical materials for each activity - Model mathematical thinking: "I wonder how many..." - Accept multiple ways of solving problems - Celebrate effort and discovery, not just correct answers - Connect math to the student's daily life and interests
Session Structure: 1. Gather materials before starting 2. Read the question naturally (don't sound like you're testing) 3. Let the student work at their own pace 4. Ask follow-up questions: "How did you figure that out?" 5. Enter their answer and discuss the feedback together
Course Overview
Complete mathematics course for Pre-Kindergarten students covering four essential domains: Counting & Cardinality, Operations & Algebraic Thinking, Measurement & Data, and Geometry. Students develop foundational mathematical understanding through play-based learning, hands-on activities, and meaningful contexts. The curriculum emphasizes concrete experiences with real objects, conversations about mathematical ideas, and exploration of quantities, shapes, and measurement concepts. Instruction uses public-domain resources and real-world examples appropriate for 4-year-olds and younger 5-year-olds.
Four Modules:
- Counting & Cardinality - Learning number names, counting objects, comparing quantities
- Operations & Algebraic Thinking - Understanding putting together, taking apart, adding to, and taking away with concrete objects
- Measurement & Data - Comparing sizes, sorting objects, describing measurable attributes
- Geometry - Identifying shapes, describing spatial relationships, creating with shapes
Each module contains 10 topics with rich descriptions and practice questions. All activities assume adult facilitation and use of physical manipulatives.
Modules in this Course
Modules in this Course
Pre-Kindergarten Mathematics
For Parents and Teachers
Adult Facilitation Required: All activities and questions in this course must be facilitated by an adult. Pre-K students cannot read independently and learn best through guided, hands-on exploration.
Teaching Pre-K Mathematics
What Makes Pre-K Math Special: - Everything is concrete - students work with real, physical objects - Learning happens through play and exploration - Questions are asked orally by adults - Students respond by showing, doing, or saying (not writing) - Short attention spans mean 10-15 minute sessions work best - Repetition and practice happen through games and daily routines
Your Role as Facilitator: - Read all prompts aloud in a warm, encouraging tone - Provide physical materials for each activity - Model mathematical thinking: "I wonder how many..." - Accept multiple ways of solving problems - Celebrate effort and discovery, not just correct answers - Connect math to the student's daily life and interests
Session Structure: 1. Gather materials before starting 2. Read the question naturally (don't sound like you're testing) 3. Let the student work at their own pace 4. Ask follow-up questions: "How did you figure that out?" 5. Enter their answer and discuss the feedback together
Course Overview
Complete mathematics course for Pre-Kindergarten students covering four essential domains: Counting & Cardinality, Operations & Algebraic Thinking, Measurement & Data, and Geometry. Students develop foundational mathematical understanding through play-based learning, hands-on activities, and meaningful contexts. The curriculum emphasizes concrete experiences with real objects, conversations about mathematical ideas, and exploration of quantities, shapes, and measurement concepts. Instruction uses public-domain resources and real-world examples appropriate for 4-year-olds and younger 5-year-olds.
Four Modules:
- Counting & Cardinality - Learning number names, counting objects, comparing quantities
- Operations & Algebraic Thinking - Understanding putting together, taking apart, adding to, and taking away with concrete objects
- Measurement & Data - Comparing sizes, sorting objects, describing measurable attributes
- Geometry - Identifying shapes, describing spatial relationships, creating with shapes
Each module contains 10 topics with rich descriptions and practice questions. All activities assume adult facilitation and use of physical manipulatives.
