Shownotes
In this episode of the Kindergarten Cafe podcast, I go into the foundational aspects of teaching addition to kindergarteners. Emphasizing the progression from concrete objects to abstract representations, I want to stress the importance of utilizing diverse strategies like counting all, counting on, and drawing to foster understanding. We also discuss engaging activities such as dice games and Play-Doh addition to make learning interactive and effective. By encouraging flexibility in problem-solving approaches and demonstrating the relevance of mathematical concepts, I aim to support students in mastering addition skills.
In this episode I share:
- Foundation in Counting
- Teaching Addition Strategies
- Hands-On Addition Activities
- Practice with Dice Games
- Solving Problems with Drawing
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Trixie the Thoughtful Turtle: https://www.kindergartencafe.org/trixie/
