The Early Math Project Newsletter
September 2023 - Volume 5
New Year - New Opportunities
Welcome Back to School!
Let’s get off to a great start!
Back-to-School Book Suggestions
Pete the Cat Rocking in My School Shoes
100 Days of Cool
Looking for back-to-school reading with a math twist? Enjoy two of the Early Math Project’s favorites - 100 Days of Cool by Stuart J. Murphy and Pete the Cat Rocking in My School Shoes by Eric Litwin.
Find a book guide for Pete the Cat Rocking in My School Shoes and book-related activities here.
Find the book guide and activities for 100 Days of Cool here.
PBS SoCal Family Math Toolkit - Don’t miss this!
The PBS SoCal Toolkit provides meaningful ideas for playful learning and hands-on activities that build on children’s natural enthusiasm for math, confidence and understanding. It’s a great resource for families, teachers, and care providers of children 2–5 years of age. The daily routines and activities that you’re already doing are the perfect place to introduce early math concepts!
Find this free resource here.
Early Math Fall Forum… 2 hours of inspiration
October 5th - 6pm to 8pm Pacific Time. Have you registered? It’s free!
Register here: https://registration.socio.events/e/fallforum2023
Find out who’s presenting here.
All are invited - please share this announcement with others!
Count Play Explore Resources
Looking for resources to support family engagement with children from birth to 3rd Grade? Consider the The Count Play Explore Issues! They're a great tool that helps families explore math and science at home, in play, and during daily routines.
The Count Play Explore Issues may be added to your own monthly newsletters! Families may enjoy sharing what they’ve done together with a virtual picture gallery like Padlet or through in-class displays.
We'd love to hear how you use the Count Play Explore Issues and your suggestions for future editions!
California STEAM Symposium
Register and submit presentation proposals now!
Demonstrate your leadership in STEAM education! The 2024 California STEAM Symposium's Call For Proposals is now open! The organizers would like you to share your research, stories, and strategies at #CASTEAM24. Join them in Long Beach February 9-10, 2024. Throughout the event, you’ll have opportunities to explore high-quality STEAM strategies to cultivate systems that promote life-long learning through inclusive and targeted practices, high-impact techniques, and policies. Go to steamcalifornia.org by 10/4 to submit your presentation proposal or register for the Symposium here.
To Think About:
Up next month: Tips, ideas, and activity collections for hosting a family math night.