66. Essential Math Skills Every Kindergartener Needs

Teaching math in Kindergarten is no easy feat. You are beginning the foundation of all other math skills yet to come. In this episode, I explain essential math instruction for kindergarten teachers, focusing on building a solid "number sense" foundation. We explore four key areas: subitizing, number recognition and writing, one-to-one correspondence, and cardinality. I discuss effective teaching progressions, the importance of hands-on learning, and strategies for supporting struggling learners. Future episodes will cover additional topics like home support and math fluency, while emphasizing the significance of patience and fostering a love for math in our young students. So make sure to follow for more!

In this episode I share:

• Teaching Foundational Math Skills
• Number Sense Foundation
• Number Recognition
• Importance of Hands-on Learning
• Strategies for Supporting Struggling Learners

Previous Episodes:

• Exploring Counting Math Centers in Kindergarten Classrooms ~ Ep. 8
• Math Intervention for Kindergarten – Ep. 18

Resources Mentioned:

• Kindergarten Math for the WHOLE YEAR | Math Games, Centers, and Small Groups
• Workshop: Literacy, Math, and Centers… Oh My!

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