Understanding Geometry

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Summary: A must for teaching Geometry in the Elmentary Grades!
Review: This book shows Kindergarten through third grade teachers how to provide real experiences in Geometry for students in their classrooms! It contains lessons that are clearly explained and well-illustrated. All of the activities are meant for the children to work with many times. Each lesson includes questions and suggestions for observing & facilitating children as they work. Assessment questions are also included. The level of complexity changes as students work and grow. It includes a planning guide for each grade level (K-3), directions for making materials, blackline masters, and a glossary of geometric terminology. The following manipulatives are used throughout the book: Geoboards, Pattern Blocks,Tangrams,Wooden Cubes, Tiles, Power Blocks, Mirrors,Geoblocks, Primary Building Blocks, and Attribute Blocks.