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Patterns In Nature: A Mathematical Lesson

Our natural world is the perfect classroom on so many levels.  The world is full of color, vibrancy, life, science, history.  It is an inspiration for art, writing, music and dance.  And, our world is so mathematical. 

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Mirror, Mirror…

One of my most fascinating toys in my pre-k classroom has to be a set of colorful blocks and a mirror.  The children in my class will sit for their entire center time, putting together designs and creating structures with the blocks, only to find it magnificently changed when the mirror is stood up behind their creation.  It is a simple enough set that teaches some pretty amazing concepts to children. Read more…