Developing Roots Kindergarten Teacher's Guide Book B (Edition 3)

Developing Roots is a transformative kindergarten math curriculum built on the belief that playful learning is the key to deep understanding. Every lesson is thoughtfully crafted to honor the unique ways young children learn—inviting them to explore math through hands-on activities, games, and joyful collaboration. Recognizing that the early years are critical for building a foundation that lasts, Developing Roots is designed to support each child through the essential phases of mathematical growth. The curriculum adapts to where students are in their own learning journey, providing just the right challenges and encouragement to help them progress with confidence. With Developing Roots, math becomes a playful adventure where curiosity leads the way. Children develop not only skills and knowledge, but also the habits of mind—like problem-solving, reasoning, and persistence—that are essential for future learning. Teachers and parents can trust that every child is seen, supported, and inspired to love math, right from the very beginning. Discover What’s New in the Third Edition! Make teaching math easier—and more engaging—with the updated Third Edition. • Track Student Progress: Updated assessment tools, real student samples, and streamlined observation guides let you see every child’s growth at a glance. • Build Number Sense: Each lesson opens with a quick, visual number routine to boost confidence and lay a strong math foundation. • Engaging Warm-Ups: Playful, hands-on activities for all learning styles get students excited and ready to learn. • Literature Connections: Curated book lists for every topic help bring math to life in your classroom. • Flexible Planning: The new Topic Planner helps you organize lessons, shelf activities, and small-group time for teaching your way. • Seamless Transitions: "Looking Ahead" features connect topics and support lasting understanding. New Content Highlights: Operations: Dive deeper into addition and subtraction with games and hands-on activities that build foundational understanding and real fact fluency. Geometry: Greater focus on visualization and vocabulary helps students master spatial reasoning and confidently compose and decompose shapes. Ready to make math meaningful? Order the Third Edition today and see the difference in your classroom! Components: Teacher Guide Book B Note: You can download the teacher's resources including reproducibles and the student interview from the Mathodology toolkit. For more information, see the front section of the teacher's guide. Book B: Chapter 3 - Operations Topic 9 - Visualizing Numbers in Sets Topic 10 - Math in Motion: Stories of Adding and Taking Away Topic 11 - Building Blocks: Putting Together and Taking Apart Numbers Topic 12 - Fluency Foundations Chapter 4 - Geometry Topic 13 - Spatial Relationships Topic 14 - Shapes and Geometric Attributes Topic 15 - Composing and Decomposing Shape Product Details: ISBN-13 : 979-8-9951977-3-7 Consultant : Sarah Schaefer