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 In the SpotlightOn the Spotlight-KIDWARE in Puerto Rico
A recent visit with KIDWARE users in Puerto Rico highlights the continued importance of math manipulatives for young children.  Pictured to the left are some of their easy-to-create manipulatives that extend math ideas from the computer to the physical dimension, and support hands-on experiences for young children.
The children's computer experiences are extended through exploration with these physical materials, which in turn enhances the children's thinking and problem solving skills.  Using perceptual and motor skills together also broadens children's construction of math concepts.
You can create many manipulatives of your own using KIDWARE.  be creative...And be sure to send us your ideas to share with other KIDWARE users!

Do you Have Meaningful Math in Your Classroom?

When choosing classroom software, refer to these math standards from the National Council for Teachers of Mathematics.

  1. Problem Solving
  2. Communication
  3. Reasoning
  4. Mathematical Connections
  5. Estimation
  6. Number Sense and Numeration
  7. Concepts of Whole Number Operations
  8. Whole Number Computation
  9. Geometry and Spatial Sense
  10. Measurement
  11. Statistics and Probability
  12. Fractions and Decimals
  13. Patterns and Relationships

References and Sources of Information: Bredekamp and Rosegrant. (1996).  Reaching Potentials: Transforming Early Childhood Curriculum and Assessment; Peak.(1996).  and National Council of teachers of Mathematics. (1989).  Curriculum and Evaluation Standards for School Mathematics.

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