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Measurement and Numeracy:
Development occurs through three modes of thought through numbers and measurement:
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Manipulatives— working with tangible objects to arrive at conclusions or answers
Mental imaging—using a mental image to represent or quantify measurement
Abstract imaging – use abstract thought to process numerical analysis without the help of
mental images (mental math)
Broaden their understanding of mathematics through the following areas of development:
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Counting skills
Concepts of sequence and numerical order
Dimensions
Numerical relationships
Symbols
Calculations-- based on collecting data from the environment and using logic
Quantity
Volume
Weight
Citizenship and emotional development:
What is our responsibility in the animal kingdom? How do we influence each species and in
which order? In this domain we are focusing on teaching children the Responsibility Key and the
Causation Key. In order for children to understand their place in the animal kingdom, they must
first comprehend the concept of cause and effect. If they don’t believe that their actions affect
that of others, they will not develop a sense of responsibility.
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Responsibility
Respecting others and our environment
Cooperation