Bøker av Deanna Pecaski McLennan

A city is a big, busy place with so much to see and do. There is math everywhere from the shapes used in the designs of buildings to how much water a large fountain might hold. In this book readers explore the math that exists in a large city using the 'see, think, and wonder' thinking routine. Colourful photos and an easy to access text invite both children and adults to explore the fun and excitement of carefully observing everyday objects in an urban area. This book can spark mathematical conversations with children, and be used as a guide for discovering the rich math that exists in the city with children before a walk outside. Photos can also be used without text to engage children in math talks as they observe and discuss what they see on each page. Educators will find this book to be an effective resource to inspire math talks within the classroom or before heading outside to play and explore. Often educators are asked to justify children's open-ended explorations outdoors. Reading City Math: See, Think and Wonder before heading outside will help empower children to notice and name the learning they are experiencing while studying the world around them. Families can use this book as a tool for helping inspire math thinking and conversation with children during quality reading time together or before heading outside to play and explore.

There is beautiful mathematics in the natural and human world. In this wordless book colourful photos invite both children and adults to explore the wonders of the spring world using the 'see, think, wonder' thinking routine. This book can spark regular mathematical conversations with children, and be used as a guide for discovering the rich math that exists in nature and beyond. This book can also supplement other learning opportunities through incorporation into learning centers or used as a provocation for writing.

There is beautiful mathematics in the natural and human world. In this wordless book colourful photos invite both children and adults to explore the wonders of the winter world using the 'see, think, wonder' thinking routine. This book can spark regular mathematical conversations with children, and be used as a guide for discovering the rich math that exists in nature and beyond. This book can also supplement other learning opportunities through incorporation into learning centers or used as a provocation for writing.

There is beautiful mathematics in the natural and human world. In this wordless book colourful photos invite both children and adults to explore the wonders of the summer world using the 'see, think, wonder' thinking routine. This book can spark regular mathematical conversations with children, and be used as a guide for discovering the rich math that exists in nature and beyond. This book can also supplement other learning opportunities through incorporation into learning centers or used as a provocation for writing.

Many children (and adults) think of math as a subject that needs to be explored in isolation during a 'math class'. In this book readers are introduced to the many different ways math is visible in children's artistic experiences. Noticing patterns and shapes in artwork, identifying lines of symmetry in pictures, and measuring to fit an art piece into a frame all help children notice and name the ways math helps them when creating and exploring art. In this book readers explore the math that exists in artistic tools and experiences using the 'see, think, and wonder' thinking routine. Colourful photos and an easy to access text invite both children and adults to explore math in the world around us. Photos can also be used without text to engage children in math talks as they observe and discuss what they see on each page. Educators will find this book to be an effective resource to inspire math talks within the classroom (e.g., at the art center, during an art lesson, or when sharing children's work) or before heading on a walk around the school or community to look at artwork. Families can use this book as a tool for helping inspire math thinking and conversation with children during quality reading time together or when reflecting upon children's art creations that have been brought home from school.

The holidays are an exciting time for children and adults alike! The sights of the season inspire and captivate. Decorating a tree, wrapping presents and decorating cookies all offer rich potential for math learning. Seasonal books such as Holiday Math: See, Think and Wonder are great for using children's excitement and enthusiasm to motivate learning in the classroom and beyond. In this book readers explore the math that exists in winter holiday artifacts and experiences using the 'see, think, and wonder' thinking routine. Colourful photos and an easy to access text invite both children and adults to explore the wonders of the Christmas season. This book can spark mathematical conversations with children, and be used as a guide for discovering the rich math that exists in seasonal, winter activities. Photos can also be used without text to engage children in math talks as they observe and discuss what they see on each page. Educators will find this book to be an effective resource to inspire math talks within the classroom. Families can use this book as a tool for helping inspire math thinking and conversation with children during quality reading time together.

Exploring trees outdoors is an enjoyable experience that children love to do! Swinging from a branch, exploring leaves and bark, and observing gnarled roots are all favourite activities that also integrate rich learning. Heading outside to explore the yard uses children's excitement and enthusiasm for sensory and nature experiences to inspire rich mathematical and scientific inquiries about what they are seeing and experiencing. In this book readers explore the math that exists in tree exploration using the 'see, think, and wonder' thinking routine. Colourful photos and an easy to access text invite both children and adults to explore the fun and excitement of playing in trees outdoors. This book can spark mathematical conversations with children, and be used as a guide for discovering the rich math that exists in nature-based activities. Photos can also be used without text to engage children in math talks as they observe and discuss what they see on each page. Educators will find this book to be an effective resource to inspire math talks within the classroom or before heading outside to play and explore the living things in the yard or beyond. Often educators are asked to justify open-ended outdoor play. Exploring Tree Math: See, Think and Wonder before heading outside will help empower children to notice and name the learning they are experiencing while having fun in nature. Families can use this book as a tool for helping inspire math thinking and conversation with children during quality reading time together or before heading outside to play or on a walk.

Discover how children can engage in daily math conversations that build their confidence and abilities! Every day children in early childhood and primary classrooms explore math concepts in their conversations and interactions. You can build on that natural curiosity by engaging children in meaningful, complex math learning opportunities using regular math talks. Math talks are regular, short conversations about purposeful, layered problems with children. These are intentionally crafted to invite children into specific math situations, helping them to improve their mathematical confidence and abilities. Math talks are meant to be open-ended opportunities that have multiple entry points and approaches for interpreting and solving the problem. In this book 124 full page photos with accompanying math questions and prompts are meant to help inspire rich, open-ended math conversations with children - four pages for each numerical date of the monthly calendar (1 through 31) to ensure readers have access to multiple prompts for regular use. Based on the experiences in her own classroom, author Deanna Pecaski McLennan has created a collection of photos and accompanying questions to help parents and educators facilitate daily math talks with children. With the information and guidance in this resource, you will develop a math-rich classroom while increasing children's interest, confidence, and success in mathematics.

Exploring creepy crawly critters outdoors is an enjoyable experience that children love to do! Interesting characteristics and behaviours captivate children's interest and are filled with rich, authentic math. In this book readers explore the math that exists in the natural bug world using the 'see, think, and wonder' thinking routine. Colourful photos and an easy to access text invite both children and adults to explore the fun and excitement of carefully observing creatures outdoors. This book can spark mathematical conversations with children, and be used as a guide for discovering the rich math that exists in nature-based activities. Photos can also be used without text to engage children in math talks as they observe and discuss what they see on each page. Educators will find this book to be an effective resource to inspire math talks within the classroom or before heading outside to play and explore. Often educators are asked to justify children's open-ended explorations in nature. Exploring Creepy Crawly Math: See, Think and Wonder before heading outside will help empower children to notice and name the learning they are experiencing while studying insects. Families can use this book as a tool for helping inspire math thinking and conversation with children during quality reading time together or before heading outside to play and explore.

Playing in the mud is an enjoyable experience that children love to do! Squishing dirt in your fingers, making mud stew and hunting for tracks are all favourite activities that also integrate rich learning. Heading outside to play on a mucky day uses children's excitement and enthusiasm for sensory experiences to inspire rich mathematical and scientific inquiries about what they are seeing and experiencing. In this book readers explore the math that exists in mud play using the 'see, think, and wonder' thinking routine. Colourful photos and an easy to access text invite both children and adults to explore the fun and excitement of playing with messy materials outdoors. This book can spark mathematical conversations with children, and be used as a guide for discovering the rich math that exists in nature-based activities. Photos can also be used without text to engage children in math talks as they observe and discuss what they see on each page. Educators will find this book to be an effective resource to inspire math talks within the classroom or before heading outside to play. Often educators are asked to justify messy outdoor play in the dirt. Exploring Muddy Math: See, Think and Wonder before heading outside will help empower children to notice and name the learning they are experiencing while having fun in nature. Families can use this book as a tool for helping inspire math thinking and conversation with children during quality reading time together or before heading outside to play.

Exploring dandelions outdoors is an enjoyable spring experience that children love to do! Picking and playing with dandelions captivate children's interest and these adventures are often filled with rich, authentic math. In this book readers explore the math that exists in the natural plant world using the 'see, think, and wonder' thinking routine. Colourful photos and an easy to access text invite both children and adults to explore the fun and excitement of carefully observing common plants like dandelions outdoors. This book can spark mathematical conversations with children, and be used as a guide for discovering the rich math that exists in nature-based activities. Photos can also be used without text to engage children in math talks as they observe and discuss what they see on each page. Educators will find this book to be an effective resource to inspire math talks within the classroom or before heading outside to play and explore. Often educators are asked to justify children's open-ended explorations in nature. Exploring Dandelion Math: See, Think and Wonder before heading outside will help empower children to notice and name the learning they are experiencing while studying living things. Families can use this book as a tool for helping inspire math thinking and conversation with children during quality reading time together or before heading outside to play and explore.

Many children (and adults) think of math as a subject that needs to be explored in isolation during a 'math class'. In this book readers are introduced to the many different ways math is visible in a school environment. Noticing shapes in the building, counting the steps walked down the hall, and considering how materials are organized in the classroom all help children notice and name the ways math helps them each day at school. In this book readers explore the math that exists in their environment using the 'see, think, and wonder' thinking routine. Colourful photos and an easy to access text invite both children and adults to explore math in the world around us. Photos can also be used without text to engage children in math talks as they observe and discuss what they see on each page. Educators will find this book to be an effective resource to inspire math talks within the classroom or before heading on a walk around the school. Families can use this book as a tool for helping inspire math thinking and conversation with children during quality reading time together or when reflecting upon children's time at school.

A book about creating invitations for young children to engage with math ideas through art, literacy, and outdoor play. It focuses on building spaces in early childhood classrooms where children see themselves as mathematical thinkers with valuable ideas from the very start.