Deanna Pecaski McLennan Boeken

This book offers over 80 innovative, screen-free coding games and activities tailored for kindergarten classrooms, drawing on Reggio Emilia principles. It emphasizes hands-on learning and creativity, encouraging young children to explore coding concepts through play and collaboration. Each activity is designed to foster critical thinking and problem-solving skills, making coding accessible and engaging for early learners.

Focusing on enhancing educators' comfort with mathematics, the book guides the development of a rich math program through emergent learning. It emphasizes creating engaging, exploratory learning environments free from traditional textbooks and worksheets. With practical examples and a reflective approach, it encourages educators to recognize the potential for math in every aspect of their curriculum. The author's personal journey from anxiety to confidence in teaching math to young children serves as an inspiring backdrop for the pedagogical insights shared.

If you've ever wished that learning math could be more joyful and playful for young learners, you're not alone.