Charlesworth, Rosalind,

Math and science for young children / Rosalind Charlesworth. - Eighth edition ; Student edition. - xxii, 490 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 28 cm.

Includes bibliographical references and index. Applying fundamental concepts Integrating the Curriculum

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Concept development in mathematics and science -- Development, Acquisition, Problem Solving, and Assessment -- Basics of Science, Engineering, and Technology -- Fundamental concepts and skills -- Prekindergarten and Kindergarten Concepts and Skills -- More Prekindergarten and Kindergarten Concepts and Skills: Early Geometry, Parts and Wholes, and Applications of Fundamental Concepts to Science and Engineering -- Applying fundamental concepts -- Pre-K/K Ordering, Measurement, and Data Collection and Analysis -- Integrating the Curriculum -- Symbols and higher-level concepts and activities -- Transitioning from Preschool to Kindergarten to Primary -- Mathematics concepts and operations for the primary grades -- Whole Number Operations, Patterns and Fractions -- Place Value, Geometry and Data Analysis, and Measurement -- Investigations in primary science -- Overview of Primary Science, Life Science, and Physical Science -- Earth and Space Sciences, Environmental Awareness, Engineering, Technology and Science Applications -- The math and science environment -- Materials and Resources and Math and Science in the Classroom and in the Home.

Presents an introduction to engaging math and science experiences for early childhood and early elementary education programs, and provides an organized, sequential approach to creating a developmentally appropriate math and science curriculum.




In English.

9781305088955 (pbk) 1305088956

2014946139


Mathematics--Study and teaching (Primary).
Science--Study and teaching (Primary).

QA135.6 / .C48 2016

372.7/C38