think! Mathematics Essential Teacher’s Resources Grade 5

We just started Developing Roots this fall and the program has many strengths. Perhaps what I am most impressed with is how each and every lesson is developmentally appropriate for kindergarten children. The shelf work helps increase the fine motor skills they need across the curriculum, while simultaneously allowing them to practice the mathematical skills they need to learn in a fun and engaging way.

I loved how teacher friendly this [Developing Roots] program is. There is so much flexibility to make changes. You fit then program in your classroom, not your classroom into the program.

Similar to most districts, we strive to foster the growth of our students as mathematical thinkers and problem solvers who love math and math learning.  For a long time, we struggled to find a curriculum and approach which would provide a solid foundation for our kindergarten students.  We found our answer in Developing Roots.  Through the challenging, hands-on, and developmentally appropriate approach to learning in this curriculum, our students are not only engaged, but also empowered as learners who are developing solid and transferrable understandings, skills, and beliefs about themselves as mathematicians.  Our entire learning community could not be happier with what Developing Roots has brought to our students.

Developing Roots is the epitome of teaching math to kindergartners that really count! (HA!) This developmentally approach has reached each student in my class. I love it, the students crave it and the parents are impressed! In my 40+ years of teaching in the Midwest, East Coast, and finally the South, Developing Roots finally got it right!

My Kindergarten students LOVE math! The Developing Roots math curriculum has laid a wonderful foundation for them, providing amazing hands-on and engaging activities. My mathematicians have learned to be great problem-solvers! They enjoy making connections, exploring, and explaining what they have learned. The support we have been given through workshops and virtual meetings/coaching have been extremely beneficial. Sarah’s visit and the meaningful lesson were a perfect way to conclude our first year with Developing Roots.

When working with younger groups of kids, I think the purposeful play aspect is not only a great addition to a curriculum but absolutely necessary! I love that this math curriculum allows students to explore on their own a bit rather than just sitting them in front of a workbook

I can't say enough good things about the Developing Roots math curriculum! Its lessons are engaging, hands-on, and completely developmentally appropriate for our youngest learners. Our kindergarten teachers love the lesson structure following the Explore, Practice, and Reflect model. Since starting the program last August, we have been amazed by the growth in our students" mathematical understanding. We truly believe the Developing Roots curriculum provides the perfect foundation for our school-wide math program. But the best news is... all of our students LOVE math!