Реферат: Acquaintance with geometry as one of the main goals of teaching mathematics to preschool children

It’s possible to develop deeper thinking about shapes not just through hands-on activities and discussions, picture books but through playing. In primary school playing is used as the main method of teaching.

Huge experience of using games and playing exercises during the children’s studying of mathematics (and geometry) is accumulated in practice of working of preschool organizations.

REFERENCES

1. Douglas Clements.Ready for Geometry! From an early age, children make sense of the shapes they see in the world around them // International Journal of Mathematical Education. Science and Technology. – 2006. - № 2, pp. 5-6.

2. Ellen Booth Church. Exploring simple shapes sets the stage for creative thinking // International Journal of Mathematical Education. Science and Technology. – 2007. - № 11, pp. 12-13.

3. Ellen Booth Church. Boxes are the raw materials of creative thinking! // International Journal of Mathematical Education. Science and Technology. – 2006. - № 10, pp. 9-10

4. Ellen Booth Church. Color, Shape, and Size. Use snacks and mealtime to teach big ideas with taste and ease // International Journal of Mathematical Education. Science and Technology. – 2007. - № 8, pp. 2-5.

5. Julie Sarama, Douglas H. Clements. Some activities teachers can try to support math learning// International Journal of Mathematical Education. Science and Technology. – 2005. - № 1, pp. 10-11.

6. Suzanne Lowell Krogh. Educating Young Children. Infancy to Grade Three. New York.: McGraw-Hill, Inc., 1994. – 605 p.

7. The World Book of Math Power. Volume 1. Learning Math. – Chicago.: World Book, Inc., 1995. – 420 p.