The Charlotte Observer- Betsy Flagler
“Long before kids sit down at a school desk, they need everyday, hands-on experiences with math concepts. Abstract worksheets will be troublesome if kids have missed out on such concrete number-related fun as hopscotch, Go Fish, using timer and counting blocks or other toys. Math actually means something to kids when they have to figure out how to divide slices of pizza among friends or wait five minutes for their turn.” (more)