The activities in this book are designed to teach that a pattern is a sequence of objects that repeats over and over. Children learn that they can use patterns to predict what comes next and to solve problems. Working with patterns is key to the development of a child's mathematical thinking. It provides a framework for recognizing the patterns in our number system. It helps children develop their ability to make generalizations, think logically, and solve problems in mathematics. Early experiences with patterns develop skills that are needed for work with functions and algebra in the later years. All the activities in this book support current mathematics standards.

Use these three jumbo volumes of engaging hands-on activities to supplement and enrich your math program. Designed to support the use of Funtastic Frogs, children will explore important math concepts ranging from matching and sorting to place value and beginning algebraic thinking, Each volume consists of previously-published material

The activities in this book are designed to teach strategies for solving word problems. Your students will use Funtastic Frogs to act out word problems that involve addition and subtraction. They will use the four-step problem solving process and these strategies: look for a pattern, make or use a picture, make a table, make an organized list, and use logical thinking. Your students will love solving word problems this way!

22 activities on reproducible pages teach very young children to sort and classify objects by color and size, graph data using objects or symbols and analyze graphs to compare quantities.

The activities in this book are designed to teach different ways of representing equal values. All the activities support current mathematics standards. As children engage in these activities, they will model equal values using the frog counters and a simple balance. They will develop the understanding that equal values can be shown in different ways and that the order of numbers does not affect the sum. The activities will help children think flexibly about numbers and will help build a foundation for understanding variables and equations when they encounter formal algebra instruction in later years

Introduces basic concepts of matching, sorting, patterning, and classifying through use of frog counters of various sizes and colors.