At The Capitol School, we strive to integrate the areas of the curriculum around a theme or topic that we are studying in the classroom. One of our goals is to use projects in which the children learn and utilize skills from the various curriculum areas. I found a wonderful set of books written by Donna Burk, Allyn Snider, Paula Symonds called "Math Excursions K: Project-Based Mathematics for Kindergartners," "Math Excursions 1: Project-Based Mathematics for First Graders," and "Math Excursions 2: Project-Based Mathematics for Second Graders." The series is published by Heinemann.
One of the projects in the first grade book is called "Candy Kisses." This project integrates a number of mathematical and problem solving skills. The children estimate the number of kisses in a container. Next, they build two sizes of boxes and two sizes of cylinders to predict which they think will hold more. Lastly, they count the kisses and figure out how to divide them with the class. This is a great project that the children enjoy and remember for years to come.
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