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The Early Years: Taking Math Outside

Science and Children—Summer 2017

This column discusses resources and science topics related to students in grades preK to 2. This month’s issue uses children’s interest in collecting outdoor objects to develop their number sense and to build their understanding of math concepts.

Environmental Science Mathematics Crosscutting Concepts Inquiry Science and Engineering Practices Teaching Strategies Early Childhood Elementary Pre-service Teachers Preschool

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