Early Years Math Lessons | The Robertson Program | Ontario Institute for Studies in Education

Garden Patio

A baking pan with purple coloured squares on it. A title also reads, "Garden Patio".

Children explore measurement and geometry and spatial sense through a narrative about a garden patio.

Making Clocks

Students sitting on the carpet with an instructor and a paper clock. A title reads, "Making Clocks".

Students explore ways of measuring the passage of time by making their own clock!

Proportions

An instructor seated with some children in a circle on the floor and pointing at coloured squares. A title reads, "Proportions".

Students measure length and area through focused exploration in this guided activity.

Spatializing Area

Two pieces of paper with blue and grey squares over top. A title reads, "Spatializing Area".

Students use cutout shapes to understand the relationship between size, area and relevant measurements.