tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19761200.post6066154783910081077..comments2023-10-23T13:49:00.889-07:00Comments on Shove Me in the Shallow Water: The Tactile WorldMargyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16419496585978892467noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19761200.post-36485917498385574222014-02-23T14:22:19.472-07:002014-02-23T14:22:19.472-07:00I believe one of the reason why I like teaching el...I believe one of the reason why I like teaching elementary school is the combination of the tactile world and the cerebral world. Third grade is the a big transitional age for students to move from the concrete to the abstract. Although it is interesting to note that the new common math core is putting more emphasize on the visual and practical reasoning skills in mathematics rather then forcing students into just following the steps of algorithms. I just read an interesting article about preschoolers and Kindergartners natural understanding of fractions, but not a mathematical understanding. Reading and reflecting on this article (cerebral), then applying and helping my students play with math manipulatives and drawings to develop their mathematical understanding of fractions (tactile) is a challenging task in many ways. I love reading your blog Margy. It always gives me something to think about. Even using tax dollars to improve public restrooms. Linda Ullmannnoreply@blogger.com