Play with manipulatives to improve the learning of mathematics in the early childhood: A proposal for children from 3 to 4 years

Abstract

This work project involves the development of a proposal for children from 3 to 4 years old, taking it to practice for a mathematical learning and giving importance to manipulate objects from block play. This proposal is based in play, and is composed by nine activities, with are developmentally appropriate for these ages. There will be free play activities, others will be more directed and others must make mental representations. The activities proposed take into account the students, their characteristics, their skills and their pace of development. All the students will have an active role and will be responsible for their own learning, trying to achieve a meaningful learning.