Pre-K Math (Preschool Math) Unit Two: Introduction to Shapes - - a comprehensive and engaging math unit.

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What are fellow Pre-K teachers saying about Pre-K math?

"Words cannot express how AMAZING this resource is! Tara has thought of and INCLUDED EVERYTHING to make learning math fun and ENGAGING for our little learners from easy to read lesson plans, HANDS-ON DIFFERENTIATED small group plans, PLAY-BASED learning center ideas (using manipulatives many of us already have in our classrooms!), MUSIC and MOVEMENT, and adorable MASCOTS for each unit that the kids will absolutely love! There are so many things included that the only trouble will be figuring out how to fit it ALL in! It is a MUST HAVE resource for Pre-K and any Kindergarten or Sped teachers that like hands-on, minds-on learning! -Nicki"

What is Pre-K Math?

Pre-K Math units are teacher-created, kid-tested, and most importantly kid-approved! Pre-K Math takes away that monotonous way of teaching math where students sit and listen to the teacher TEACH math. Instead, Pre-K Math encourages guidance from the teacher while the students TEACH and LEARN math through hands-on and engaging math activities with their partners.

Pre-K Math units are made up of 10 instructional days each, but can be adjusted to fit your classroom needs. The units include assessment pieces as a way to ensure student growth over the unit.These are just a few highlights you’ll see using the Pre-K Math Units; kids talking about math, kids using manipulatives, activities that are fun + engaging, learning that requires critical thinking!

Pre-K Math curriculum is a 35 week math curriculum that includes lesson plans that break down a 60 minute block math time into these sections {movement, rhythm, whole-group lesson, small-group lesson and apply & practice}. The units will also include any and all cards needed to make the lessons successful! You will just need to provide the manipulatives like teddy bears or cubes!

Pre-K Math is a simple print and teach math curriculum. No more tracking down ideas, worksheets, cards, etc! I have it covered!

What is included in Pre-K Math?

- Teacher "simple read" lesson plans

- Each lesson I have planned out the instruction, song, differentiation and materials

- Assessment and assessment tracker

- Vocabulary cards

- Think and talk images

- Interactive notebook pages

- Aligned center mats

- Dramatic play task cards

- Manipulative mats

- Daily printables

- Custom written INCLUDED books

- SPANISH unit included

Tell me more about the Pre-K Math Curriculum!

Lesson Plans: 10 sheets of lesson plans are included for each unit. You will also have access to editable lesson plans if you would like to edit.

Assessment and assessment tracker: A five question assessment is included. There is also a matching assessment tracker. The tracker can be used for informal or formal assessing.

Vocabulary cards: Each Pre-K Math unit includes a vocabulary focus. Vocabulary cards are included within the unit.

Think and talk images: Pre-K Math includes Think and Talk math images. These are built into the lessons.

Interactive notebook pages: Interactive notebooks pages are included for every math lesson.

Aligned center mats: LOW prep aligned center mats are included for every math lesson.

Dramatic play task cards: Dramatic task cards are included along with "I can" statements to promote hands-on learning throughout the math unit.

Manipulative mats: A variety of hands-on manipulative mats are included for each unit. The mats are open-ended and can utilize various manipulatives you already have access to.

Daily printables: Each lesson has an included practice sheet.

Custom INCLUDED books: Each unit has a custom included book. The book has a daily opportunity for students to apply the skill in a hands-on way and includes daily critical thinking starters.

How do the Pre-K Math lessons breakdown?

Movement: The students will be UP as the move and learn mathematical skills

Rhythm: Each week the students will be introduced to a new song

Whole-Group Lesson: This part of the math lesson will occur with the students down at the carpet. The whole-group lesson includes 2-3 routines led by the teacher.

Small-Group Lesson: This part of the math lesson will occur with the students grouped into levels. The teacher will follow the included differentiated lesson plans to meet each student at their level.

Apply and Practice: These are the activities the students will be working on independently or in small groups as their fellow classmates meet with the teacher.

A closer look at the unit lessons!

Unit Two: Introduction to Shapes

Lesson 2.1 2D Shapes: Squares

Lesson 2.2 2D Shapes: Triangles

Lesson 2.3 2D Shapes: Circles

Lesson 2.4 2D Shapes: Rectangles

Lesson 2.5 2D Shapes: Ovals

Lesson 2.6 The Number 1 and Curvy/Straight Shapes

Lesson 2.7 The Number 2 and Shape Attributes

Lesson 2.8 The Number 3 and Shape Transformations

Lesson 2.9 The Number 4 and Counting Shape Sets to 5

Lesson 2.10 The Number 5 and Creating Shapes

Let's hear more about what Pre-K teachers are saying about this curriculum!

"What I love about this new PreK Math Curriculum is that Tara really thought about each and every piece of this including research and collaboration with preschool teachers to determine what would be best. At the end of the day, I appreciate that it is DEVELOPMENTALLY APPROPRIATE, and PLAY BASED. I can also say, that the small group differentiation is a HUGE time saver for planning. Don't make the mistake of NOT purchasing this curriculum...it's bound to be a game changer for you!" -Brent

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