Updates from the Early Education Department:
Mathematics 2015-2016
PreK
The first math core curriculum unit is Number Sense 1-5. Before Unit 1, we suggest teachers begin the first month of the year introducing math materials for exploration. We refer to this introduction of materials and procedures as Unit Zero. These materials will later become standard math tools: Markers, counting bears, pattern blocks, magna-tiles, ten frames, magnetic numbers, unit blocks, glue and paper, dot cards, snap cubes, glue, bowls, beads, geoboards. dice, simple bingo games and other simple board games.
Unit 1, Number Sense 1-5, contains the most important concepts of PK math. We encourage teachers and paras to start reviewing the tasks in September and begin working on the tasks with the kids towards the end of September. Teachers may choose activities from the lesson series as practice. We ask that teachers do the four tasks We have scheduled three months for the first unit.
If you have any questions, please contact your coach or Barbara Chisholm (chisholmb@sfusd.edu) for clarifications. Some schools have used their team meetings to share and explore math ideas. Your coach can work with you on creating a mini math PD.
The PK math units are complete and they are available electronically via school loop. If anyone is not able to access them that way, they can be sent in pdf form. The EED office has some hard copies available as well.
Hot off the press: The resource kit is finished! There is one set per site which includes templates and other resources that correspond to the units. Barbara will deliver the set to your school either personally or via your coach.
Transitional Kindergarten (TK)
We have made progress in the TK units. There is a team of four working on the curriculum, borrowing from both PK and K, as well as designing new TK math experiences.
Other News
The following sites are in the process of getting playground math prompts: Havard, San Miguel, Presidio, Jefferson, Chavez, Tule Elk, Noriega, and Excelsior.
EED will offer two 1/2 day PDs with a focus on the Math Core Curriculum.
Several sites will invite families to a PK/TK game night with a focus on the social and math concepts within board games.
Please Contact Barbara Chisholm (chisholmb@sfusd.edu) for more information.
The first math core curriculum unit is Number Sense 1-5. Before Unit 1, we suggest teachers begin the first month of the year introducing math materials for exploration. We refer to this introduction of materials and procedures as Unit Zero. These materials will later become standard math tools: Markers, counting bears, pattern blocks, magna-tiles, ten frames, magnetic numbers, unit blocks, glue and paper, dot cards, snap cubes, glue, bowls, beads, geoboards. dice, simple bingo games and other simple board games.
Unit 1, Number Sense 1-5, contains the most important concepts of PK math. We encourage teachers and paras to start reviewing the tasks in September and begin working on the tasks with the kids towards the end of September. Teachers may choose activities from the lesson series as practice. We ask that teachers do the four tasks We have scheduled three months for the first unit.
If you have any questions, please contact your coach or Barbara Chisholm (chisholmb@sfusd.edu) for clarifications. Some schools have used their team meetings to share and explore math ideas. Your coach can work with you on creating a mini math PD.
The PK math units are complete and they are available electronically via school loop. If anyone is not able to access them that way, they can be sent in pdf form. The EED office has some hard copies available as well.
Hot off the press: The resource kit is finished! There is one set per site which includes templates and other resources that correspond to the units. Barbara will deliver the set to your school either personally or via your coach.
Transitional Kindergarten (TK)
We have made progress in the TK units. There is a team of four working on the curriculum, borrowing from both PK and K, as well as designing new TK math experiences.
Other News
The following sites are in the process of getting playground math prompts: Havard, San Miguel, Presidio, Jefferson, Chavez, Tule Elk, Noriega, and Excelsior.
EED will offer two 1/2 day PDs with a focus on the Math Core Curriculum.
Several sites will invite families to a PK/TK game night with a focus on the social and math concepts within board games.
Please Contact Barbara Chisholm (chisholmb@sfusd.edu) for more information.
