Curious about my book Joyful Math? Click here for a preview!
"Deanna shows us that math can bring joy! Written to support play-based
math learning for young children in clear and concise language, this
colorfully illustrated text is all you need to give the gift of math to
children. When math is connected to children's play it becomes real,
meaningful, authentic, and joyful for children and their teachers."
--Dr. Diane Kashin, RECE, retired early childhood education professor, co-author of Play and Learning in Early Childhood Education
"Deanna's
book provides a window into an early childhood classroom, sharing
stories of young children's mathematics learning. The mathematics is
embedded in a place of wonder, joy, and collaboration, full of playful
learning with materials. The classroom stories share a joyful approach
to the teaching and learning of mathematics which is sure to both
inspire and provide a wealth of ideas for educators."
--Janice
Novakowski, District Teacher Consultant (Mathematics) in Richmond, BC,
Canada and coordinator of the BC Reggio-Inspired Mathematics Project
"In
this beautiful book, Deanna McLennan shows us how teachers can create
an environment for children to engage in mathematical play and learning
with joy, curiosity, and discovery. Teachers will welcome these
wonderfully authentic invitations to bring joyful playful math into
their classrooms throughout the day."
--Katie Keier, kindergarten teacher and co-author of Catching Readers Before They Fall: Supporting Readers Who Struggle, K-4
"This
is so much more than a math book. It's about a kindergarten teacher who
is confident in her teaching, passing on sensible suggestions and
practical advice to others who are looking to create interesting,
engaging learning environments for their children, outside and in. It
contains nuggets of commentary that are an inspiration and a joy to
read. It's a reflective narrative of how Deanna integrates math into her
everyday life of the class in meaningful and respectful ways based upon
the principles and practice of the Reggio Emilia approach."
--Juliet Robertson, author of Messy Maths: A Playful, Outdoor Approach for Early Years
"What if all children had joyful math experiences in their earliest years? You may be wondering what would that look like and where do I start. Read Joyful Math
and step inside Deanna McLennan's masterful, joy-filled kindergarten
classroom. Here the natural curiosity, inventiveness, and exuberance of
children is harnessed for deep mathematical learning through exploration
and play. Deanna respectfully shares with teachers the methods she has
developed over the years to surpass mathematical standards without
leaving joy to chance. Rich with stories, conversations with children,
and awe-inspiring photographs, Joyful Math is a game-changer for the early childhood math landscape."
--Katie Egan Cunningham, author of Start with Joy: Designing Literacy Learning for Student Happiness
Interested in learning more about how to bring Joyful Math to your classroom? I am pleased to share a webinar here that I have presented in the past for Pembroke Publishers.
