Let’s Build – Part 3
There is nothing better than listening to, learning from, and growing from a presentation given by one of your own. I was privileged to hear from four of my colleagues during our two-and-a-half days together during the AIMS Facilitators cadre meeting in Dallas, TX. My cognitive depth and understanding grew because of what I heard… Continue Reading
Learning from their Stories: Deena Weisberg Part 2
In my last blog, I introduced an expert researcher in the field of guided play – Deena Weisberg and discussed the opportunity I had to interview her. Below are summaries of four of Dr. Weisberg’s articles that directly connect to learning at the preschool level. Making Play Work for Education This article sets out to… Continue Reading
Episode 93 | Moving Beyond Subitizing
This week, Dr. Tiffany Friesen, one of our Senior Researchers, chats with Research Associates Jason Chamberlain and David Pearce about their recent presentation at the Early Math Symposium. They discuss the idea of subitizing and the important role it plays in students’ construction of addition concepts. Continue Reading
Let’s Build – Part 2
I wake up daily craving a morning cup coffee, quite similar to how I crave spending time collaborating and working alongside my colleagues. Savoring the smells and taste of a good cup of “joe” is how I feel about my collegial work. I look forward to it, and it is one hundred percent worth it!!… Continue Reading
Down the Rabbit Hole
“The rabbit-hole went straight on like a tunnel for some way, and then dipped suddenly down, so suddenly that Alice had not a moment to think about stopping herself before she found herself falling down a very deep well.” ― Lewis Carroll, Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland Alice had it easy. In a recent colleague’s blog,… Continue Reading
Math is Fun, Math is Important, Math is Beautiful
“You is kind, you is smart, you is important,” is a quote from the movie “The Help,” and it provides us with a valuable message. It taught us that we are valued, worthy and loveable. These three simple statements may influence us to reflect on the way we perceive ourselves and those around us. These… Continue Reading
Episode 92 | Taking Mathematical Play Into The Classroom
Chris Brownell is still enjoying his Summer so Paul Reimer is guest hosting for us again this week. This week we wrap up a quick 3-part series with our Early Math Team as they reflect on an opportunity they had to take their learning about Mathematical Play into the classroom. Hear how the kids engaged… Continue Reading
Let’s Build
I’ve been in Dallas, TX this week with plans on spending two and a half days with the AIMS Center’s cadre of professional learning facilitators. It is my favorite time to spend with this group. It is our time to be together and learn. Our time to change, adapt and grow. Our learning plays an… Continue Reading
From Theory to Practice
Do you remember back in school when you were given a research project at the beginning of the year and told that it wouldn’t be due until the end of the year? I do. I wasn’t sure whether I should be happy or terrified. On the one hand I felt relief since I didn’t have… Continue Reading
Putting the Cart Before the Horse (Mathematically Speaking!)
In my experience as a teacher, I had many students that were learning English as a Second Language (EL). Maybe this is your experience as well, or you may have had the experience of trying to learn a second language yourself. When introducing new vocabulary around a concept, I would tap into to students background… Continue Reading
