Brain-Compatible Activities for Mathematics, Grades K-1

Demonstrating instructional principles discussed in David A. Sousa’s bestseller, How the Brain Learns Mathematics, this resource provides brain-friendly, ready-to-use mathematics lessons for Grades K–1. Teachers will find step-by-step guidance and all the necessary reproducibles for mathematics instruction that involves partners, group work, and class movement. Through activities such as Number Jingle and Math Detective, young learners will enjoy developing skills connected with whole numbers, addition and subtraction, geometrical shapes, measurement, number patterns, and more.

Aligned with NCTM standards and focal points, the instructional strategies enhance motivation and content retention, address individual intelligences, and:

• Promote writing as an important learning tool
• Use concrete models to make concepts meaningful
• Connect mathematical ideas to the real world
• Incorporate graphic organisers to help students organise their thinking
• Teach creative problem solving

Deepen and revitalise instruction using Sousa’s proven brain-compatible approach for helping every child develop self-confidence in mathematics!

Table of Contents

Introduction

Links to Focal Points and Standards

About the Author

1. Whole Numbers

2. Addition and Subtraction

3. Geometry

4. Measurement

5. Algebra: Sorting and Patterning

6. Data Analysis and Probability

Journal Page

Answer Key

References