{"product_id":"9781598577648","title":"Let's Talk About Math: The LittleCounters® Approach to Building Early Math Skills","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eMath can't wait.\u003c\/i\u003e Children who can count with ease before kindergarten have a better shot at future mathematics success—and with this book, it's simple and fun to \u003cb\u003eweave counting and other math concepts into everyday activities.\u003c\/b\u003e Drawn from the authors’ playful and popular LittleCounters® workshops, this guidebook shows early educators, caregivers, and parents how to use \u003cb\u003epurposeful play\u003c\/b\u003e with children from birth to 5 to promote mathematical thinking and get them ready for formal math instruction. Packed with easy, no-fear strategies any adult can use—even if you're math-phobic!—this book will help all the teachers in a child's life foster critical early math knowledge and school readiness.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eREAD THIS BOOK TO\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDiscover amazing facts about the mathematical minds of babies and young children\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTransform ordinary toys into learning tools that help teach mathematical concepts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrganize play environments and activities to encourage math learning\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpot teachable moments and add purposeful math talk to daily tasks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTeach \"meaningful counting\"—the skill that underpins children's potential for future math success\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInfuse math learning into specific daily routines, such as meals, chores, and bedtime\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSupport children's readiness for formal math instruction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGet started with your own LittleCounters® workshop—or use the principles right away in your program or home\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePRACTICAL MATERIALS:\u003c\/b\u003e Examples and vignettes; sample activities and scripts of adult-child dialogue; recommended counting books and songs; and a detailed introduction to interactive LittleCounters® workshops, where parents and kids learn and have fun together.  \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSee how this product helps strengthen Head Start program quality and school readiness.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Brookes Publishing","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47134713020656,"sku":"9781598577648","price":19.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9781598577648_p0.jpg?v=1763812647","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9781598577648","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}