Even though it is on a commercial site, this is a great explanation of the way kids learn to understand numbers (being able to count to 10 does not mean that children understand the concept behind the numbers). It gives some simple suggestions of activities to do to help children develop the skills of understanding what numbers mean, and other concepts that make up the foundation of understanding mathematics.
Why join Policy of the Month Club? You know that at their best library policies are living documents that are regularly reviewed and updated. Where to start? Enter Policy of the Month Club! It was created to offer busy directors and other library policy writers an...
If you feel like there’s really a lot going on, you’re not wrong! Happy summer, y’all! In case you missed it: ARSL’s grant email These grants were listed in ARSL’s newsletter from various sources: Community Heart and Soul grant Believe in Reading Courage Project Award...
Thanks to Nikki Witt, the Youth Services Coordinator from the D.R. Moon Memorial Library in Stanley for sharing insights and take-aways from the UW Madison iSchool Course: Playing Around: The Library's Role in Playful Learning for Young Children. Nikki was able to...