algebra
Professional Development Session
Format: Mixed model, 2 hour interactive session; Prior to the session: read selected state publication pages and articles. During the session, discussion and group work.
Preschool is not the time to teach traditional algebra, but this is the period when foundational algebraic conepts evolve and gradually develop. Children learn to sort, group, and classify objects, recognize ordering relations and identify patterns. They develop the ability to make predictions, form generalizations and derive rules. Experiences with classification and patterning during the preschool years allows for hte development and practice of algebraic thinking and reasoning. (California Preschool Curriculum Framework, Volume 1). Prior to the session, participants read selections from state publications, and the article.. During the interactive session, participants will discuss strategies to help teachers integrate classification and patterning into their classroom environments and schedules.
Resources
 | State PublicationsCalifornia Preschool Learning Foundations, Volume 1,pp. 153-154 and 161-163
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 | Chapters and Articlesalgebra in the early years? Yes! (NAEYC, Young Children, January 2003) PATTERNS, FUNCTIONS, AND ALGEBRA (Chapter 6, The Young Child and Mathematics--CPIN Lead resource)
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 | Handouts
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 | Streaming Video |