1. By: Teresa Edwards

2. Matching
Title: Match Symbols to Groups
Method: Interview
Skill: The child will be able to count the
number of items and then choose the
symbol that represents that amount
Materials: Objects the child enjoys and
cards or paper with numerals on them
(1-10)
Procedure: Place a certain amount of
items on a table and ask the child to
count them. Ask the child to choose the
card that has the same number as the
amount of items they have.
Evaluation: Notice which numbers the
child can identify and which numbers
the child needs help with.
Instructional Resource:
Charlesworth, R., and Lind, K.K.
(2010). Math and science for young
children (6th ed.). Clifton Park, NY:
Cengage Learning.

3. Numbers
Title: Finding numbers in our world
Method: Observation
Skill: Recognizing symbols as
numbers instead of letters
Materials: Child and the world
around them
Procedure: Observe the child as
they walk around their world looking
for numbers.
Evaluation: Does the child identify
symbols as numbers or letters. Can
the child say the number they are
pointing to.
Instructional Resource:
Charlesworth, R., and Lind, K.K.
(2010). Math and science for young
children (6th ed.). Clifton Park, NY:
Cengage Learning.

4. Classifying
Title: Classifying Colors and Size
Method: Observation
Skill: Placing items into groups
according to size and color.
Materials: Legos of different colors
and sizes
Procedure: Place pieces on table
and watch child place them into
categories.
Evaluation: Notice the methods and
reasons the child chooses to place
items into the groups.
Instructional Resource:
Charlesworth, R., and Lind, K.K.
(2010). Math and science for young
children (6th ed.). Clifton Park, NY:
Cengage Learning.

5. Comparing
Title: Small and large
Method: Interview
Skill: Noticing the difference in size
among similar objects.
Materials: Two similar objects in
different sizes.
Procedure: Place the items on the
table and ask the child which object
is smaller or larger than the other.
Evaluation: Ask the child once and
note if they understand the concept
after the first time or if you need to
repeat the question to the child.
Instructional Resource:
Charlesworth, R., and Lind, K.K.
(2010). Math and science for young
children (6th ed.). Clifton Park, NY:
Cengage Learning.

6. Shape
Title: Recognize and recreate
shapes
Method: Observation
Skill: The child can identify a shape
and recreate it using different
materials.
Materials: Picture of a shape and
molding material
Procedure: Show the child a picture
of a shape. Ask them to name the
shape and to recreate it using the
modeling material.
Evaluation: Notice if the child
identifies the shape and if they are
able to recreate it.
Instructional Resource:
Charlesworth, R., and Lind, K.K.
(2010). Math and science for young
children (6th ed.). Clifton Park, NY:
Cengage Learning.

7. Space
Title: Relationships
Method: Interview
Skill: The child can understand and
answer questions about relations
using spatial terms such as in, on,
under, etc.
Materials: Baby doll, bed
Procedure: Ask the child to place
the doll in the bed. Them move the
doll and set it next to the bed and
ask the child where the doll in now.
Evaluation: After asking the child
several questions, notate any spatial
words they may need help with.
Instructional Resource:
Charlesworth, R., and Lind, K.K.
(2010). Math and science for young
children (6th ed.). Clifton Park, NY:
Cengage Learning.

8. Parts/ Whole
Title: Missing part
Method: Interview
Skill: The child is able to tell if
there is a part missing from an
object.
Materials: Car with a missing
wheel.
Procedure: Ask the child if they
know which part is missing,
Evaluation: Does the child
identify the missing part.
Instructional Resource:
Charlesworth, R., and Lind, K.K.
(2010). Math and science for
young children (6th ed.). Clifton
Park, NY: Cengage Learning.

9. Ordering
Title: Differentiate by size
Method: Interview
Skill: The child can identify the size
and place them according to height.
Materials: Objects of various sizes.
Procedure: Present the child with
objects in different sizes. Then ask
them to put the objects from largest
to smallest.
Evaluation: Observe if the child can
identify the small one from the large
one. Then take note if the child can
place them from largest to smallest.
Instructional Resource:
Charlesworth, R., and Lind, K.K.
(2010). Math and science for young
children (6th ed.). Clifton Park, NY:
Cengage Learning.

10. Measurements
Title: One scoop
Method: Interview
Skill: Measuring lengths
Materials: One object to measure
and an object known to the child to
measure with.
Procedure: Place an object in front
of the child and ask them how many
q-tips it takes to reach the object.
Evaluation: Observe if the child can
place the q-tips tip to tail to make the
length of the object.
Instructional Resource:
Charlesworth, R., and Lind, K.K.
(2010). Math and science for young
children (6th ed.). Clifton Park, NY:
Cengage Learning.

11. Graphing
Title: Graphing Quantities
Method: Interview
Skill: The child can count the number
of objects then recreate it on a graph.
Materials: Colored objects in different
quantities.
Procedure: Ask the child to count the
amount of objects. Then ask the child
to demonstrate how many there was of
each color. In the end ask them which
color had more.
Evaluation: Observe if the child
understands the directions. Watch for
process and not product.
Instructional Resource:
Charlesworth, R., and Lind, K.K.
(2010). Math and science for young
children (6th ed.). Clifton Park, NY:
Cengage Learning.