Reviews
: Teaching Children Mathematics - January 6, 2014
"Used in the university setting, the book served as a valuable and concise guide. The clear content explanations proved advantageous for students who had verbalized anxiety toward math . . . Pverall, it is informative, user-friendly, and relevant to the generation of children and teachers in early childhood classrooms today."
: New Books Column, Young Children (NAEYC) - January 12, 2012
"Designed to help teachers and early childhood students increase their understanding of math concepts and their ability to design, implement, and assess children's understanding in preschool and kindergarten settings. The author particularly targets mathematical reasoning in young children and demonstrates how to have math conversations throughout the day."
: The Midwest Book Review, Education Shelf - May 25, 2011
"Gives teachers basics on blending math lessons with daily routines and is a fine pick for any early childhood educator's reference collection."
Christina Tondevold, Region II Math Specialist, Initiative for Developing Mathematical Thinking, Boise State University - February 24, 2011
"Puts an emphasis on helping young children understand mathematics instead of just doing mathematics. By providing a solid foundation in early numeracy, we give children the understanding needed for them to become flexible mathematical thinkers."
E. Todd Brown, Associate Professor, Department of Teaching and Learning, College of Education and Human Development, University of Louisville - February 4, 2011
"Recognizes and provides the mathematical content knowledge that some early childhood practitioners may not have in their background education."
Deirdre Greer, Interim Dept. Chair -Teacher Education, Columbus State University - January 25, 2011
"Will help teachers provide appropriate, effective instruction . . . provides the depth and breadth of information that often require the use of multiple textbooks."
Mary Jo Pollman, Professor of Early Childhood, Metropolitan State College of Denver - January 24, 2011
"Gives preschool and kindergarten teachers the NCTM content and process standards with meaningful interactive mathematical activities . . . This is a refreshing book to increase 'math talk' throughout the day and give young children a better chance at achievement in math."
Mary Hynes-Berry, Senior Instructor, Erikson Institute, Graduate School in Child Development, Chicago - January 18, 2011
"An important and much needed perspective for early childhood teacher education."