Focusing on Spatial Reasoning in Kindergarten

Resources Used

Moss, Joan, D. Bruce, Catherine, Caswell, Bee, Flynn, Tara and Hawes, Zachary. Taking Shape: Activities to Develop Geometric and Spatial Thinking Grades K-2.

http://www.pearsoncanadaschool.com/index.cfm?locator=PS2uLd

LNS Monograph, Paying Attention to Spatial Reasoning

http://www.edu.gov.on.ca/eng/literacynumeracy/LNSPayingAttention.pdf

Samara, Julie and H. Clements, Douglas. Teaching Math in the Primary Grades: The Learning Trajectories Approach.

https://www.naeyc.org/files/yc/file/Primary_Interest_BTJ.pdf

Fisher, K.R., Hirsh-Pasek, K., Golinkoff, R.M. and Newcombe, N. Taking Shape: Supporting Preschoolers’ Acquisition of Geometric Knowledge Through Guided Play, 2013.

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/23534446

Munsch, Robert. The Paperbag Princess.

http://robertmunsch.com/books

Wallace, A., White, M. and Stone, R. Geometry: Play Observation Guide, 2010.

Van de Walle, John A., Lovin, LouAnn H., Karp, Karen S. and Bay-Williams, Jennifer M. Teaching Student-Centred Mathematics: Developmentally Appropriate Instruction for Grades Pre-K-2 (Volume I), 2nd Edition, 2014.                

https://www.pearsonhighered.com/program/Van-de-Walle-Teaching-Student-Centered-Mathematics-Developmentally-Appropriate-Instruction-for-Grades-Pre-K-2-Volume-I-2nd-Edition/PGM70874.html

Tara Flynn (critical friend) has offered to oversee our project and provide us with materials, guidance and feedback

Administrator support

Math manipulatives and classroom toys

Resources Created

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