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Nurturing Young Mathematical Minds with Jill Rosenblum
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Remember when math was just a worksheet filled with problems to solve? For our youngest learners, mathematics can—and should—be so much more. In this enlightening conversation with Jill Rosenblum, Product Manager at Curriculum Associates, we dive into the transformative power of early mathematical exposure for pre-kindergarten and transitional kindergarten students.
What makes this approach so powerful is how it builds confidence from the very beginning. When children see math as "part of the world" rather than something separate that's "hard for some and easy for others," they develop positive relationships with mathematical thinking. This early confidence serves as a foundation that can prevent the math anxiety many adults experience. Jill emphasizes the importance of open-ended questions—asking children what they notice or observe about patterns, quantities, or shapes—rather than focusing exclusively on right or wrong answers. This approach celebrates mathematical thinking as a natural part of exploring and understanding the world.
Whether you're a pre-K teacher looking for practical strategies to incorporate more mathematics into your classroom or a parent wanting to nurture mathematical thinking at home, this episode offers valuable insights into making math approachable, engaging, and joyful for our youngest learners.
Chapters
1. Introduction to Early Math Power (00:00:00)
2. Why Early Math Exposure Matters (00:01:40)
3. Practical Strategies for Classroom Play (00:02:37)
4. Math Language and Cognitive Development (00:04:50)
5. Building Confidence to Prevent Math Anxiety (00:06:16)
6. Keeping Math Open-Ended and Approachable (00:08:23)
225 episodes
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Remember when math was just a worksheet filled with problems to solve? For our youngest learners, mathematics can—and should—be so much more. In this enlightening conversation with Jill Rosenblum, Product Manager at Curriculum Associates, we dive into the transformative power of early mathematical exposure for pre-kindergarten and transitional kindergarten students.
What makes this approach so powerful is how it builds confidence from the very beginning. When children see math as "part of the world" rather than something separate that's "hard for some and easy for others," they develop positive relationships with mathematical thinking. This early confidence serves as a foundation that can prevent the math anxiety many adults experience. Jill emphasizes the importance of open-ended questions—asking children what they notice or observe about patterns, quantities, or shapes—rather than focusing exclusively on right or wrong answers. This approach celebrates mathematical thinking as a natural part of exploring and understanding the world.
Whether you're a pre-K teacher looking for practical strategies to incorporate more mathematics into your classroom or a parent wanting to nurture mathematical thinking at home, this episode offers valuable insights into making math approachable, engaging, and joyful for our youngest learners.
Chapters
1. Introduction to Early Math Power (00:00:00)
2. Why Early Math Exposure Matters (00:01:40)
3. Practical Strategies for Classroom Play (00:02:37)
4. Math Language and Cognitive Development (00:04:50)
5. Building Confidence to Prevent Math Anxiety (00:06:16)
6. Keeping Math Open-Ended and Approachable (00:08:23)
225 episodes
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