Deanna Pecaski McLennan

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About Deanna Pecaski McLennan

Deanna Pecaski McLennan, Ph.D., 2020 Prime Minister Award Winner for Teaching Excellence in STEM and 2021 WEtech Alliance Tech Teacher of the Year, is a passionate full-day kindergarten educator, researcher and writer from Southern Ontario, Canada who has spent over twenty years working with young children.

Deanna has authored more than thirty articles for journals including Early Childhood Education Journal, Young Children, and Teaching Young Children. She has devoted her research and practice to exploring the potential for rich mathematics learning through playful inquiry and exploration. Deanna appreciates looking at life through a mathematical lens, and recognizes opportunities for authentic, complex engagement in all experiences children have while at school.

Deanna is also a mom to three children and knows firsthand the important of supporting and improving their confidence, fluency and accuracy in mathematics. She considers herself a life-long learner and has spent the last several years transforming her classroom into a safe and supportive space where children can take risks without the use of rigid programming, rote practice or worksheets. Deanna believes that educators benefit from sharing their journeys with one another and actively uses reflective writing, technology and social media to connect with others from around the world.

Follow her on Twitter and Instagram @McLennan1977

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Calendar Numbers: Daily Prompts for Math Explorations with Children 5-Jan-2023

by Deanna Pecaski McLennan

( 1 )

$9.99 $44.99

Discover how children can engage in daily math conversations that build their confidence and abilities! Every day children in early childhood and primary classrooms explore math concepts in their conversations and interactions. You can build on that natural curiosity by engaging children in meaningful, complex math learning opportunities using regular math talks. Math talks are regular, short conversations about purposeful, layered problems with children. These are intentionally crafted to invite children into specific math situations, helping them to improve their mathematical confidence and abilities. Math talks are meant to be open-ended opportunities that have multiple entry points and approaches for interpreting and solving the problem. In this book 124 full page photos with accompanying math questions and prompts are meant to help inspire rich, open-ended math conversations with children - four pages for each numerical date of the monthly calendar (1 through 31) to ensure readers have access to multiple prompts for regular use.

Based on the experiences in her own classroom, author Deanna Pecaski McLennan has created a collection of photos and accompanying questions to help parents and educators facilitate daily math talks with children. With the information and guidance in this resource, you will develop a math-rich classroom while increasing children's interest, confidence, and success in mathematics.

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Spring Math Walk 21-Feb-2020

by Deanna Pecaski McLennan

( 16 )

$3.95 $18.53

There is beautiful mathematics in the natural world. In this book a child takes a spring math walk in search of interesting treasures. Colourful photos and an easy to access text invite both children and adults to explore the wonders of the spring world. This book can spark mathematical conversations with children, and be used as a guide for discovering the rich math that exists in nature. Photos can also be used to engage children in math talks as they observe and discuss what they see. Mathematical facts for each photo are provided at the end of the book that can be used to prompt readers in learning more about how math shapes our natural world.

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Winter Math Walk: Finding Math in Nature 19-Nov-2019

by Deanna Pecaski McLennan

( 22 )

$3.95 $18.49

There is beautiful mathematics in the natural world. In this book two children take a winter math walk in search of interesting treasures. Colourful photos and an easy to access text invite both children and adults to explore the wonders of the winter world. This book can spark mathematical conversations with children, and be used as a guide for discovering the rich math that exists in nature. Photos can also be used to engage children in math talks as they observe and discuss what they see. Mathematical facts for each photo are provided that can be used to prompt readers in learning more about how math shapes our natural world.

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This title and over 4 million more available with Kindle Unlimited.

Joyful Math: Invitations to Play and Explore in the Early Childhood Classroom 30-Sep-2020

by Deanna Pecaski McLennan

( 20 )

$29.99 $40.60

In Deanna Pecaski McLennan’s kindergarten classroom, math isn’t limited to a specific block of time. It’s built into the environment and inseparable from everything her young students do. All of the math is infused with a sense of exploration, wonder, and joy.

Deanna’s book, Joyful Math, is about creating invitations for young children to engage with math ideas through art, literacy, and outdoor play. She focuses on building spaces in early childhood classrooms where children see themselves as mathematical thinkers with valuable ideas from the very start.

Joyful Math is filled with a range of tools and models, including:

stories, vignettes, and photos illustrating how to develop a classroom environment that fosters curiosity and wonder for mathematics
practical tips for inviting students to engage in mathematical play throughout the day
examples of ways to document children’s experiences to make math learning visible to parents and the greater community

Supported by her experiences exploring math with young children, Deanna’s methods will inspire educators to be curious about math, take risks, try different approaches, observe carefully, and collaborate with children as co-learners.

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Embracing Math: Cultivating a Mindset for Exploring and Learning 22-Sep-2020

by Deanna Pecaski McLennan

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$32.65 $40.81

Nurture Creative, Exploratory Math Learning

Discover what math teaching and learning looks like in the playful, emergent environment of the early childhood classroom. Every day, children explore math concepts in their conversations and interactions. You can build on that natural curiosity by engaging children in meaningful, complex math learning opportunities that are grounded in their observations and questions.

Based on the experiences in her own classroom, author Deanna Pecaski McLennan helps you reflect on your curriculum through a mathematical lens and see the potential for math teaching and learning everywhere. Each chapter of this engaging, easy-to-read book is packed with practical strategies and ideas for fostering hands-on, collaborative, integrated math explorations and inquiries with preschoolers and kindergartners.

With the information and guidance in this resource, you will develop a math-rich classroom while increasing children’s interest, confidence, and success in mathematics.

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Tree Math: See, Think and Wonder 5-Jan-2023

by Deanna Pecaski McLennan

( 2 )

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Exploring trees outdoors is an enjoyable experience that children love to do! Swinging from a branch, exploring leaves and bark, and observing gnarled roots are all favourite activities that also integrate rich learning. Heading outside to explore the yard uses children's excitement and enthusiasm for sensory and nature experiences to inspire rich mathematical and scientific inquiries about what they are seeing and experiencing.

In this book readers explore the math that exists in tree exploration using the 'see, think, and wonder' thinking routine. Colourful photos and an easy to access text invite both children and adults to explore the fun and excitement of playing in trees outdoors. This book can spark mathematical conversations with children, and be used as a guide for discovering the rich math that exists in nature-based activities. Photos can also be used without text to engage children in math talks as they observe and discuss what they see on each page.

Educators will find this book to be an effective resource to inspire math talks within the classroom or before heading outside to play and explore the living things in the yard or beyond. Often educators are asked to justify open-ended outdoor play. Exploring Tree Math: See, Think and Wonder before heading outside will help empower children to notice and name the learning they are experiencing while having fun in nature. Families can use this book as a tool for helping inspire math thinking and conversation with children during quality reading time together or before heading outside to play or on a walk.

Other Formats:: Paperback

This title and over 4 million more available with Kindle Unlimited.

School Math Walk: See, Think and Wonder 5-Jan-2023

by Deanna Pecaski McLennan

( 2 )

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Many children (and adults) think of math as a subject that needs to be explored in isolation during a 'math class'. In this book readers are introduced to the many different ways math is visible in a school environment. Noticing shapes in the building, counting the steps walked down the hall, and considering how materials are organized in the classroom all help children notice and name the ways math helps them each day at school.

In this book readers explore the math that exists in their environment using the 'see, think, and wonder' thinking routine. Colourful photos and an easy to access text invite both children and adults to explore math in the world around us. Photos can also be used without text to engage children in math talks as they observe and discuss what they see on each page.

Educators will find this book to be an effective resource to inspire math talks within the classroom or before heading on a walk around the school. Families can use this book as a tool for helping inspire math thinking and conversation with children during quality reading time together or when reflecting upon children's time at school.

Other Formats:: Paperback

This title and over 4 million more available with Kindle Unlimited.

Snowy Day: See, Think and Wonder 7-Jan-2023

by Deanna Pecaski McLennan

( 3 )

$5.99 $14.99

Playing outside on a snowy day is an enjoyable experience that children love to do! Building a snowman, exploring ice, and skating are all favourite activities that also integrate rich learning. Heading outside to play on a cold, frosty day uses children's excitement and enthusiasm for sensory experiences to inspire rich mathematical and scientific inquiries about what they are seeing and experiencing.

In this book readers explore the math that exists in winter play using the 'see, think, and wonder' thinking routine. Colourful photos and an easy to access text invite both children and adults to explore the fun and excitement of playing outdoors. This book can spark mathematical conversations with children, and be used as a guide for discovering the rich math that exists in weather-based activities. Photos can also be used without text to engage children in math talks as they observe and discuss what they see on each page.

Educators will find this book to be an effective resource to inspire math talks within the classroom or before heading outside to play. Often educators are asked to justify messy outdoor play in the cold weather. Exploring Snowy Day: See, Think and Wonder before heading outside will help empower children to notice and name the learning they are experiencing while having fun in the snow. Families can use this book as a tool for helping inspire math thinking and conversation with children during quality reading time together or before heading outside to play.

Other Formats:: Paperback

This title and over 4 million more available with Kindle Unlimited.

Puddle Math: See, Think and Wonder 7-Jan-2023

by Deanna Pecaski McLennan

( 3 )

$5.99 $16.09

Playing in puddles is an enjoyable experience that children love to do! Splashing in the water, building puddle boats, and using the water to make 'puddle soup' are all favourite activities that also integrate rich learning. Heading outside to play on a wet, rainy day uses children's excitement and enthusiasm for sensory experiences to inspire rich mathematical and scientific inquiries about what they are seeing and experiencing.

In this book readers explore the math that exists in puddle play using the 'see, think, and wonder' thinking routine. Colourful photos and an easy to access text invite both children and adults to explore the fun and excitement of playing with water outdoors. This book can spark mathematical conversations with children, and be used as a guide for discovering the rich math that exists in weather-based activities. Photos can also be used without text to engage children in math talks as they observe and discuss what they see on each page.

Educators will find this book to be an effective resource to inspire math talks within the classroom or before heading outside to play. Often educators are asked to justify messy outdoor play in the puddles. Exploring Puddle Math: See, Think and Wonder before heading outside will help empower children to notice and name the learning they are experiencing while having fun in the water. Families can use this book as a tool for helping inspire math thinking and conversation with children during quality reading time together or before heading outside to play.

Other Formats:: Paperback

This title and over 4 million more available with Kindle Unlimited.

Halloween Math: See, Think and Wonder 7-Jan-2023

by Deanna Pecaski McLennan

( 10 )

$5.99 $16.20

Halloween is an exciting time for children and adults alike! The sights of the season inspire and captivate. Picking pumpkins, visiting a farm, observing spiders and trick or treating all offer rich potential for math learning. Seasonal books such as Halloween Math: See, Think and Wonder are great for using children's excitement and enthusiasm to motivate learning in the classroom and beyond.

In this book readers explore the math that exists in Halloween artifacts and experiences using the 'see, think, and wonder' thinking routine. Colourful photos and an easy to access text invite both children and adults to explore the wonders of the Halloween season. This book can spark mathematical conversations with children, and be used as a guide for discovering the rich math that exists in seasonal, autumn activities. Photos can also be used without text to engage children in math talks as they observe and discuss what they see on each page.

Educators will find this book to be an effective resource to inspire math talks within the classroom. Families can use this book as a tool for helping inspire math thinking and conversation with children during quality reading time together.

Other Formats:: Paperback

This title and over 4 million more available with Kindle Unlimited.

Muddy Math: See, Think and Wonder 5-Jan-2023

by Deanna Pecaski McLennan

( 1 )

$5.99 $12.99

Playing in the mud is an enjoyable experience that children love to do! Squishing dirt in your fingers, making mud stew and hunting for tracks are all favourite activities that also integrate rich learning. Heading outside to play on a mucky day uses children's excitement and enthusiasm for sensory experiences to inspire rich mathematical and scientific inquiries about what they are seeing and experiencing.

In this book readers explore the math that exists in mud play using the 'see, think, and wonder' thinking routine. Colourful photos and an easy to access text invite both children and adults to explore the fun and excitement of playing with messy materials outdoors. This book can spark mathematical conversations with children, and be used as a guide for discovering the rich math that exists in nature-based activities. Photos can also be used without text to engage children in math talks as they observe and discuss what they see on each page.

Educators will find this book to be an effective resource to inspire math talks within the classroom or before heading outside to play. Often educators are asked to justify messy outdoor play in the dirt. Exploring Muddy Math: See, Think and Wonder before heading outside will help empower children to notice and name the learning they are experiencing while having fun in nature. Families can use this book as a tool for helping inspire math thinking and conversation with children during quality reading time together or before heading outside to play.

Other Formats:: Paperback

Beautiful Math: See, Think and Wonder 5-Jan-2023

by Deanna Pecaski McLennan

$5.99 $12.99

Many children (and adults) think of math as a subject that needs to be explored in isolation during a 'math class'. In this book readers are introduced to the many different ways math is visible in children's artistic experiences. Noticing patterns and shapes in artwork, identifying lines of symmetry in pictures, and measuring to fit an art piece into a frame all help children notice and name the ways math helps them when creating and exploring art.

In this book readers explore the math that exists in artistic tools and experiences using the 'see, think, and wonder' thinking routine. Colourful photos and an easy to access text invite both children and adults to explore math in the world around us. Photos can also be used without text to engage children in math talks as they observe and discuss what they see on each page.

Educators will find this book to be an effective resource to inspire math talks within the classroom (e.g., at the art center, during an art lesson, or when sharing children's work) or before heading on a walk around the school or community to look at artwork. Families can use this book as a tool for helping inspire math thinking and conversation with children during quality reading time together or when reflecting upon children's art creations that have been brought home from school.

Other Formats:: Paperback

This title and over 4 million more available with Kindle Unlimited.

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