Calendar Math Views
Math in kindergarten should be hands on - working from concrete experiences, to pictorial, to the abstract as students gain a greater understanding. Concepts are addressed in a large group setting through calendar activities, direct lessons, everyday routines, graphing, sorting, counting rhymes, etc. in relation to the theme or literature being studied, independent and small group work at centers and tubs, and one on one skills practice.
In case you are not familiar, calendar math is a time set aside to go over calendar skills during the primary classroom day. Calendar math can be as simple as reviewing the months, days of the week, and holidays. With a little creativity, MANY other skills can be introduced and reviewed on a daily basis.
I was first introduced to the concept of calendar math through the Everyday Counts Math program when I was a first grade student teacher. When I got a job at another school, they did not use the Everyday Counts program, so I looked for resources to help me set up my kindergarten calendar. The best resource I've found for calendar math ideas and activities is The Calendar and Beyond by Kimberly Jordano. It has tons of activites that integrate language arts and math concepts into calendar time. It also has awesome suggestions for setting up your calendar area.
Calendar Math Images
