Session 2
Session at a Glance
| Topic | Description | Estimated Time (In Minutes) |
|---|---|---|
| Arrival Activity | Students make name cards that represent themselves. They will use this card in the People Sort activity and display it at their seat each session. | 15 |
| Announcements, Agenda, and Teaching Approach | Give a general overview of the session. Review underlying philosophy and teaching approach of the course. | 10 |
| Math Activity: People Sort with Names | Students participate in a name activity that can be done with young children to get to know each other and gain practice with sets and sorting. | 20 |
| Discussion: How paper-copter activity connects with Preschool Foundations in Science | Students talk with a partner about their ideas from last session’s homework. | 20 |
| Hands-on Science and Math Activity: Water Exploration | Students participate in open-ended water exploration, and reflect on the opportunities for math and science learning. | 75 |
| Looking Ahead to Next Session | Discuss the homework and reading assignment to be completed before next session. Go over the materials that the students will be responsible for bringing. | 10 |
Instructor Guide
- Session 2_Instructor Guide. (PDF, 2.9MB)
- Session 2_PowerPoint (PPTX, 12MB)
- Reader_Session 2_Making the Most of Water Play article (PDF, 446KB)
- Reader_Session 2_Sample Water Play Family Letter (PDF, 63KB)
- Reader_Session 2_Science Process Skills handout (PDF, 93KB)
Student Learning Goals
- Understand concepts of “mathematizing” and “binary sort”.
- Appreciate the importance of embedding math and science learning in children’s prior knowledge and real world contexts.
- Deepen understanding of science process skills appropriate for young children.
