AI in the Math Classroom, Grades PreK-2

25 Enhancements to Make the Tech Work for You!
1. Auflage 2026
ISBN: 979-8-3488-3520-0
Verlag: SAGE Publications Inc

Buch, Englisch, 232 Seiten, Format (B × H): 177 mm x 254 mm, Gewicht: 493 g

Reihe: Corwin Mathematics Series

AI prompts and strategies to help you save time and focus on teaching math!

Are you tired of spending countless hours on lesson planning, searching for differentiated materials, and drafting communications to families? This book is the practical, time-saving guide you've been waiting for. In her signature playful and witty voice, Dr. Nicki Newton demystifies artificial intelligence for grades PreK-2 teachers, showing you how to streamline your workflow without losing the heart of your teaching. Discover how to leverage AI to handle time-consuming tasks, allowing you to focus on what truly matters: building relationships with your students and fostering a love for math. This is the first book of its kind to focus on using AI to support sound pedagogy in early math classrooms.

Inside this teacher-friendly playbook, you will find:

- A process for crafting fruitful AI prompts to quickly generate the exact thing you need for class the next day

- Actionable strategies and models for using AI to create tiered activities and culturally relevant word problems for all learners

- Clear guidance on the ethical and responsible use of AI, including how to navigate algorithmic bias and privacy concerns

- Interactive activities and reflective questions to help you practice every bit of what you're learning right away, across AI platforms, for any early math content.

This book will empower you to work smarter, not harder. You'll learn how to use AI as your personal assistant, creating more engaging, personalized, and equitable learning experiences that will benefit every student in your classroom.

Autoren/Hrsg.

Newton, Nicki

Inhaltsverzeichnis

Preface
Acknowledgments
About the Author
Chapter 1: AI 101: Not Just for Sci-Fi Anymore
What AI Is?.?.?.?and What It Definitely Isn’t
What Is ChatGPT?
Is It All Fun and Games? Some Sobering Second Thoughts
AI Myths Bustin’ Time
End-of-Chapter Pep Talk
Key Takeaways
Action Planning Questions
Individual Focus
Professional Learning Community (PLC) Discussion
Actionable Next Steps
Chapter 2: Mastering the Basics: Prompting AI Effectively
What Is SCRIPT Prompting?
Practicing How to Specify
Model Round: Specify
Prompt Starters: Specify
Practice Round: Specify
Practicing Describing Context
Model Round: Context
Prompt Starters: Context
Practice Round: Context
Practicing Describing Role
Model Round: Role
Prompt Starters: Role
Practice Round: Role
Practicing Iterating
Model Round: Iterating
Prompt Starters: Iterating
Practice Round: Iterating
Practicing Setting Parameters
Model Round: Parameters
Prompt Starters: Parameters
Practice Round: Parameters
Practicing Perfecting Tone
Model Round: Tone
Prompt Starters: Tone
Practice Round: Tone
Putting the SCRIPT Together
End-of-Chapter Pep Talk
Key Takeaways
Action Planning Questions
Individual Focus
Professional Learning Community (PLC) Discussion
Actionable Next Steps
Chapter 3: AI Tools That Won’t Make You Want to Throw Your Computer
Why AI Tools Matter in PreK–2 Math
AI Enhancement #1: MagicSchool AI—Planning, Differentiation, and Prompt Support
Model Round: MagicSchool AI
Practice Round: Try MagicSchool AI
AI Enhancement #2: ChatGPT and Claude AI—Refining, Expanding, and Adding Research Depth
Model Round: ChatGPT and Claude AI
Practice Round: Try ChatGPT or Claude AI
AI Enhancement #3: Diffit AI—Seamless Math and Literacy Integration
Model Round: Diffit
Practice Round: Diffit AI
AI Enhancement #4: Curipod—Instant Interactive Lessons
Model Round: Curipod
Practice Round: Curipod
AI Enhancement #5: Canva—Custom Visuals, Games, and Resources
Model Round: Canva
Practice Round: Canva
“What’s Free?” vs. “Wait, I Have to Pay for That?”
Key Considerations
End-of-Chapter Pep Talk
Key Takeaways
Action Planning Questions
Individual Reflection
Professional Learning Community (PLC) Discussion
Actionable Next Steps
Chapter 4: Collaborative Lesson Planning: AI As Your Co-planner
Why Lesson Planning Matters
AI Enhancement #1: Lesson Planning in Seconds
Model Round: Lesson Planning
Practice Round: Lesson Planning
AI Enhancement #2: Instant Workstations
Model Round: Instant Workstations
Practice Round: Instant Workstations
AI Enhancement #3: Questioning That Sparks Math Talk
Model Round: Questioning
Model Round: Deeper Questioning
Practice Round: Deeper Questioning
AI Enhancement #4: Planning for Multilingual Learners
Model Round: Questioning for Multilingual Learners
Practice Round: Questioning for Multilingual Learners
AI Enhancement #5: Brain Breaks With a Purpose
Model Round: Brain Breaks
Practice Round: Brain Breaks
Putting Together a Whole 5-Day Plan
Model Round: Putting Together a Whole 5-Day Plan
Practice Round: 5-Day Lesson Plan
Reflect, Remix, Repeat
End-of-Chapter Pep Talk
Key Takeaways
Action Planning Questions
Individual Focus
Professional Learning Community (PLC) Discussion
Actionable Next Steps
Chapter 5: Subitizing, Counting, Cardinality, and a Dash of AI Magic
Why Subitizing, Counting, and Cardinality Matter in Grades PreK–2
AI Enhancement #1: Teaching Poems and Games About Subitizing
Model Round: Subitizing Activities
Practice Round: Subitizing Activities
AI Enhancement #2: Modeling With a Variety of Tools
Model Round: Subitizing Playing Cards
Practice Round: Subitizing Playing Cards
AI Enhancement #3: In-Depth Dive Into a Guided Math Lesson
Model Round: Creating a Guided Math Lesson on Subitizing
Practice Round: Creating a Guided Math Lesson on Subitizing
AI Enhancement #4: Engaging and Interactive Learning
Model Round: Building Understanding of Cardinality
Practice Round: Building Understanding of Cardinality
AI Enhancement #5: Parent Letters and Creative Activities
Model Round: Creating Parent Letters for Counting and Cardinality
Practice Round: Creating Parent Letters for Counting and Cardinality
End-of-Chapter Pep Talk
Key Takeaways
Action Planning Questions
Individual Reflection
Professional Learning Community (PLC) Discussion
Actionable Next Steps
Chapter 6: AI Plus Story Problems
Why Word Problems Matter in Grades PreK–2
AI Enhancement #1: Potential to Personalize
Model Round: Types of Personalization
Practice Round: Types of Personalization
AI Enhancement #2: Humor Hooks
Model Round: Adding Humor Into Word Problems
Practice Round: Adding Humor Into Word Problems
AI Enhancement #3: Scaffolding Strategies
Model Round: Scaffolding
Practice Round: Scaffolding
AI Enhancement #4: Intentional Differentiation
Model Round: Differentiating Word Problems
Practice Round: Differentiating Word Problems
AI Enhancement #5: Interactive Formats
Model Round: Interactive Formats
Practice Round: Interactive Formats
End-of-Chapter Pep Talk
Key Takeaways
Action Planning Questions
Individual Reflection
Professional Learning Community (PLC) Discussion
Actionable Next Steps
Chapter 7: Power-Up Your Place Value: AI Enhanced Play-Based Ideas
Why Place Value Matters in Grades PreK–2
AI Enhancement #1: Diagnostic Superpowers
Model Round: Exit Slips
Practice Round: Exit Slips
AI Enhancement #2: Place Value Riddles
Model Round: Hundred Grid Place Value Riddles
Practice Round: Hundred Grid Place Value Riddles
AI Enhancement #3: Engaging and Interactive Learning
Model Round: A Place Value Escape Room
Practice Round: A Place Value Escape Room
AI Enhancement #4: Interdisciplinary Connections and Creative Expression
Model Round: Place Value Mysteries
Practice Round: Place Value Mysteries
AI Enhancement #5: Interactive Math Activities With Total Physical Response
Model Round: Total Physical Response for Place Value
Practice Round: Total Physical Response for Place Value
End-of-Chapter Pep Talk
Key Takeaways
Action Planning Questions
Individual Reflection
Professional Learning Community (PLC) Discussion
Actionable Next Steps
Chapter 8: Ethical AI Use
Privacy Is Dead (and AI Killed It)
Protecting Student Voice and Privacy
Recognizing and Addressing AI Bias
Helping Students Think Critically About AI
End-of-Chapter Pep Talk
Key Takeaways
Action Planning Questions
Individual Reflection
Professional Learning Community (PLC) Discussion
Actionable Next Steps
Chapter 9: You’re Now the AI Whisperer
Celebrate Your AI Wins—Even the Tiny Ones
Confidence Comes With Clicks
What AI Can’t Replace
Stay Current (Without Losing Your Mind)
Create Your Personal AI Next Steps Plan
Find Your People
Explaining AI to Your Colleagues
End-of-Chapter Pep Talk
Key Takeaways
Action Planning Questions
Individual Focus
Professional Learning Community (PLC) Discussion
Actionable Next Steps
References
Index

Über Autor(innen)

Newton, Nicki
Dr. Nicki Newton is an education consultant who works with schools and districts around the country and Canada on k-8 math curriculum. She has taught elementary school, middle school, and graduate school. Dr Nicki has a Master’s of Education and a Doctorate of Education from the Department of Curriculum and Teaching at Teachers College, Columbia University specializing in Teacher Education and Curriculum Development. She is greatly interested in teaching and learning practices around the world and has researched education in Denmark, Guatemala and India. She has written over 45 math books and is excited to be part of the team of writers for the McGraw-Hill new series, Reveal Math. Her latest books include Accelerating K-8 Math Instruction (Teachers College Press, 2023), A Teacher’s Guide to Math Workshop (Newton, Mello & Nuzzie; Heinemann 2023) High Dosage Tutoring in Math & ELA (Newton & Ruyter w/Jemison; Routledge, in press) and Math Workshop Plus (Newton & Mello; Corwin, 2025). She is an avid pinner, Tik Toker, blogger, and tweeter. Learn more about bringing Dr. Nicki Newton to your school or district at www.drnickinewton.com