MathArts
Exploring Math Through Art for 3 to 6 Year Olds
Published on 6. November 2018
351 pages
978-1-64160-027-9 (ISBN)
Description
Get ready to create and count in this exciting introduction to math! MathArts is an innovative approach that uses creative art projects to introduce preschoolers to early math concepts. Each of the more than 100 hands-on projects is designed to help children discover essential math skills through a creative process unique to every individual. Math concepts include one-to-one correspondence, matching, sorting, grouping, classifying, opposites, number recognition, number values, and counting. This well-organized book provides both teachers and parents with a diverse range of activities for making math both fun and fascinating. The possibilities are endless!
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Award-winning author MaryAnn Kohl has written 14 books for Gryphon House. Her philosophy, "It's the process, not the product," guides her writing as she provides open-ended art activities for young children. MaryAnn's activities focus on the experience of art, not the final product a child creates.Cindy Gainer is the author of the award-winning bookI'm Like You, You're Like Me (Free Spirit Publishing) and co-author of MathArts and Good Earth Art with MaryAnn Kohl. She has a BFA from Seton Hill University andPennsylvania State Teaching Certification in Art and Early Childhood Education andGestalt Therapy Certification.She resides in Jeannette, Pennsylvania.
Content
- Intro
- Title Page
- Copyright
- Dedication
- Contents
- Dear Reader
- Using the Icons
- Acknowledgments
- Introduction
- General Art Materials
- Part 1: I've Just Begun.Exploring Counting
- Chapter 1: Almost Counting, One Is One
- One-to-One Correspondence
- Bottle Cap Treasures-collage
- Button Sew Collage-collage
- One-to-One Nail Board-construction
- Measuring Materials
- Colored Sand Drawings-drawing
- Salty Painting-painting
- Fancy Water Jars-construction
- Counting
- Button Box-craft
- Treasure Box-craft
- Little Twig Bundles-craft
- Bright Wooden Sticks-construction
- Shape Recognition
- Shape Rub Resist-drawing
- Shape on Shape Print-printing
- Living Shape Sculpture-sculpture
- Matching
- Rub and Trace Shape Match-drawing
- Matching Block Sculpture-sculpture
- Wrap Scrap Match-sculpture
- Copycat Partner Patterns-collage
- Missing Matching Paste-Up-collage
- Chapter 2: Many Kinds of Many Kinds
- Sorting and Classifying
- Surprise Table-drawing
- Yarn, Piece by Piece-drawing
- Circle Trace and Paint-painting
- Shape and Color Print-printing
- Stamp Block Design-printing
- Paper Piece Sculpture-sculpture
- Single Sort Design-collage
- Paper Piece Pictures-collage
- Paper Square Collage-collage
- Poster Board Design-collage
- Paper Collection-collage
- Sticky Paper Collection-collage
- Gatherings Collage-collage
- Shiny Pennies Design-collage
- Same and Different Collage-collage
- Button Sorting Squares-collage
- Greeting Card Sort-collage
- All Sorts of Beads-craft
- Chapter 3: One, Two, Red, Blue
- Patterns
- Crepe Paper Pattern-painting
- Patterned Clay Snakes-clay
- No Bake Beads-dough
- Geometric Wrapping Illusion-collage
- Sticky-Dot Illusion-collage
- Pretty Ribbon Wall Hanging-craft
- Poke-It-Card Pattern-craft
- Pipe Cleaner Garland-construction
- String Pattern Construction-construction
- Stretchy Pattern Board-construction
- Sequence
- Pattern Resist-drawing
- Connect the Dots Design-drawing
- Good Old Paper Chains-construction
- Sequence-a-Pattern Colored Blocks-construction
- Order
- Ordered Tube Hanging-sculpture
- Seashell Arrangement-collage
- Leaf Arrangement-collage
- Colored Sand Glass-craft
- Part 2: I'm on My Way.Exploring Spatial Relationships
- Chapter 4: Near, Far, Up, Down
- Proximity
- Line and Dot Mural-painting
- Discovery Watercolor-painting
- Sticky Back Stamps-printing
- River Pebble Display-sculpture
- Paper Cup Mobile-sculpture
- Stacking Balls Sculpture-sculpture
- Shiny Curly Cues-collage
- Mosaic Mat-craft
- Direction
- Sidewalk Shapes-drawing
- Left Side Sunshine, Right Side Rainbow-painting
- Handy Hide and Find-printing
- Canvas Shoe Painting-craft
- Opposites
- Up Down Around Mobile-sculpture
- Opposites Fold-Out Collage-collage
- Balance
- Building Tower Sculpture-sculpture
- Spirobile-sculpture
- Grocery Bag Tower-sculpture
- Symmetry
- Double Bubble Print-printing
- Chapter 5: Fences, Frames, Boxes
- Boundaries
- Encircle Me-drawing
- Sparkle Star-painting
- Inside Outside Collage-collage
- Boundary Collage-collage
- Tiny Twig Chalk Design-collage
- Papier-Mâché Frame-craft
- Yarn Frame-craft
- Enclosure
- Circle Square, Square Circle-clay
- Knots, Knots, Knots-craft
- Box Assemblage-assemblage
- Basket Displays-craft
- Flower Power-craft
- Cardboard Fences-construction
- Containment
- See-Through Scrimshaw Boxes-drawing
- Fancy Mail-drawing
- Can Inside Can Inside Can.-painting
- Cascarones (Confetti Eggs)-craft
- Shake 'Em Boxes-construction
- Chapter 6: Parts and Pieces
- The Whole and Its Parts
- Puzzle Put Together-drawing
- Partner Square Painting-painting
- Break Away Clay-clay
- Tape Pieces Sculpture-sculpture
- Parts and Pieces Relief-sculpture
- Cotton Ball Design-collage
- Above and Below Ribbon Mural-collage
- Copier Collage-collage
- Patches Appliqué-craft
- Watercolor Plus Weaving-craft
- Separation
- Sunflower Seed Separation-sculpture
- Positively Negative Illusion-collage
- Strips and Snips-collage
- Weave Around the Circle-craft
- Division
- Pizza Puzzle-collage
- Spongy Cut-Ups-sculpture
- Layered Wiggle Art-sculpture
- Colored Glue Creations-collage
- Part 3: Look at Me Go.Exploring Number Value
- Chapter 7: Really Counting
- Counting
- Ten Little Fingers Design-printing
- Hand in Glove Counting Prints-printing
- Squished Clay Counters-clay
- Bright Lights-collage
- Blossom Rolls-collage
- Cupcake Garden-collage
- Glitter Rock Counting Collage-collage
- Jar Lid Magnets-craft
- "How Old Am I" Hat-craft
- Count Down Gift-craft
- Number Value
- Numeral Rubbing Resist-drawing
- Number Paintings-painting
- Candy Clay Count-clay
- Cotton Ball Secret Sculpture-sculpture
- Counting Board-assemblage
- Making Numerals
- Numeral Draw-drawing
- Play Clay Favorite Numerals-clay
- Bread Dough Numerals-dough
- Chapter 8: How Many Is Many?
- Measuring
- Ruler Draw-drawing
- Spoonful of Sugar-painting
- OneOneOne Dough Drop Design-painting
- Block Measurement Sculpture-sculpture
- Measure Me String Art-collage
- Heads Up Graph-construction
- Weighing
- Little Stone Boxes-painting
- Surprise Egg-craft
- Hoop Mobile-construction
- Estimating
- Beginner Buttons-clay
- Coiled Wire Jewelry-craft
- Graphing
- Artist's Favorite Paints-painting
- More and Less Sculpture-sculpture
- Cookie Graph-collage
- Chain Graph-construction
- Time
- Ten Count Squiggles-drawing
- My Drawing Portfolio-drawing
- Speed Painting-painting
