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ERIC Number: EJ635780
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 2001
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Reference Count: 0
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ISSN: ISSN-0044-0728
Children Are Born Mathematicians: Promoting the Construction of Early Mathematical Concepts in Children Under Five.
Geist, Eugene
Young Children, v56 n4 p12-19 Jul 2001
Argues that mathematics literacy begins at birth and that all that children need to construct mathematics concepts for themselves are a stimulating environment and receptive adults. Provides suggestions for promoting emergent math for children from birth through 4 years, including using rhythm and music, incorporating mathematics concepts into everyday activities, using blocks and manipulatives, and using the Project Approach. (KB)
Descriptors: Basic Skills, Classroom Techniques, Concept Formation, Early Childhood Education, Educational Practices, Mathematical Concepts, Mathematics Activities, Mathematics Instruction, Preschool Children, Preschool Teachers, Teacher Student Relationship
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Opinion Papers; Reports - Descriptive
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Language: English
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Identifiers: Project Approach (Katz and Chard)