Framework for California Public Schools, the program aims to prepare young students for subsequent stages of mathematical thinking. In the Textbook, mathematical concepts are developed in a systematic, engaging and fun way. Hands-on tasks, meaningful activities and attractive illustrations rich in mathematical content engage students' active participation in the learning process. The series also provides easy-to-follow guidance in various forms to allow for meaningful intervention by both parents and teachers. Features of the Earlybird Kindergarten Standards Edition Textbooks: * Every unit comprises several lessons, each with a focused learning outcome * The Big Book icon provides quick and easy reference to the corresponding Big Book * Detailed teaching notes at the bottom of the pages provide guidelines to help teachers develop lessons and concepts systematically * The Concrete> Pictorial>Abstract approach enables students to encounter math in a meaningful way through concrete activities before progressing to pictorial and abstract representations * New mathematical concepts are introduced through a spiral progression that builds on concepts already taught and mastered * Structured activities help to consolidate the mathematical concepts taught * The pencil icon provides quick and easy reference from the Textbook to the relevant Activity Book pages * Review pages at the end of each assess the students' mastery of key learning objectives * Math at Home activities in tear-out sheets provide opportunities for meaningful family involvement in the students' learning process. Detailed, step-by-step instructions for parents are provided in the teaching notes

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