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All About Counting

Brendan LaytonPlay, Read, Talk

by DREME Family Math (Development and Research in Early Mathematics Education) Activity Author : Linda M. PlatasWhat Is Counting? Counting helps us answer the question “How many?” This includes things we can see and touch as well as things we can’t see, like days of the week. Counting also helps us compare things so we can figure out if there …

Talking and Reading Together with Unite Books

Brendan LaytonRead, Talk

Unite for Literacy has partnered with schools, bands, coalitions, and businesses over the last decade to re-imagine the roots of literacy education and grow lifelong readers. These Book Gardens are springing up in communities large and small across North America. Unite for Literacy offers an online library of books, free to everyone as a digital public good. Unite Books Online …

MUSIC & MOVEMENT

Brendan LaytonCreate, Play

by Patricia Shields Songs can be good for a child’s physical development as well as their emotional development. Research shows that there are physiological benefits for children when singing. It is good for their respiratory muscles and optimizes breathing. It not only energizes but can also provide a physical workout. It is important to energize children and keep them moving …

CREATIVE EXPLORATION

Brendan LaytonCreate

by Patricia ShieldsCreativity ensures children allows for their unique self-expression and self-realization which are both associated with well-being. Exploring imagination and creativity through games, constructing, building and drawing helps children to express themselves, problem-solve, communicate with others, develop self-confidence and amongst other social-emotional skills, discover what makes them feel happy and fulfilled. As children engage in these creative activities they …