Math in Kindergarten
"Give a man a fish and you feed him for a day.  Teach a man to fish and you feed him for a lifetime."
-Chinese Proverb

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Number and Operations
Develop number sense for whole numbers through 30 by

  • connecting a model, a number word (orally) and a number, using a variety of representations.
  • counting objects in a set.
  • reading and writing numerals.
  • comparing and ordering sets and numbers.
  • using ordinal numbers (1st - 10th).
  • estimating quantities fewer than or equal to 10.
  • recognizing equivalence in sets and numbers 1 - 10.
Share equally (divide) between 2 people and explain.

Solve problems and share solutions to problems in small groups.

Measurement
Compare attributes of two objects using appropriate vocabulary (color, weight, height, width,length,texture).

Recognize concepts of calendar time using appropriate vocabulary (days of the week, months of the year, seasons).

Geometry
Identify, build, draw, and name triangles, rectangles, and circles; identify, build, and name spheres and cubes.

Compare geometric shapes (identify likenessess and differences).

Model and use directional and positional vocabulary.

Complete simple spatial visualization tasks and puzzles.

Data Analysis and Probability
Collect and organize data as group activity.

Describe data with concrete and pictorial graphs as a group activity.

Algebra
Sort and classify objects by one attribute.
Create and extend patterns with actions, words, and objects.
                                                                  -North Carolina Department of Public Instruction


Here are several websites that correlate with kindergarten math skills.

North Carolina Department of Public Instruction - This site has the goals and objectives, the assessments and the resources for the NC Kindergarten - 2nd Grade Math Assessment.  It is published by the NC DPI.
Fun With Math Games  - This site offers online math games, printable worksheets, and printable games.  It also has a list of other math-related resources.  I could not find the exact name of a person or company that is responsible for this website, but I did find some information about Greg at Creative Learning Solutions In-Home Tutoring.
The Kindergarten Kitchen - This site includes recipes for playdoh, coloring pasta, finger paint, and other neat things to make at home or in the classroom.  It is created and published by Denise Fischer of Kinder-Themes.
Mrs. Busch's Web Resource Guide - This site is a resource guide of lesson plans, activities, and online games that correlate to the NC Standard Course of Study math objectives for kindergarten math.  It was developed as an assignment by Julie Busch for ECOMP 6008:  The World Wide Web as an Educational Resource (Lesley University).

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