MPacheco

Chapters 9-12 dealt with concepts and skills that are too advanced for kindergarten.  I found myself schimming the chapters and concentrating only on those few acitivies/ skills that I thought I could adapt and use as a stepping stone for first grade concepts.  Also, some of the activities suggested could be used to challenge those few students who are more advanced and ready for the challenge.  

Throughout the book I have gathered many activities which I feel will benefit my students.  I have already applied what Van de Walle said about teaching time to young children and am pleased with the result.  This book seems to coincide with the math workshops kindergarten has been attending, which we have found to be very kindergarten friendly.