This year, MASFEC has benefited from the creative and joyful approach of virtual educator-and-author-in-residence Mathangi Subramanian, Ed.D., author of several books for children and young people and known to friends as Mathu. Web posts by Mathu overflow with delightful ideas for hands-on learning with young children. Here are all of her posts to date, for you to enjoy!
Pre-Literacy and Exploring Themes
- A Rhyming Picture Book Round-Up
- Painless Pre-Writing Activities
- An Election Reading List
- Reading List for Lunar New Year
- An Indigenous Reading List for Thanksgiving
- Night Activities
- Online Resources for Curious Kids
- Picture Books About Gender
Hands-On Math and Science
- Super Symmetry: Symmetry Activities for Preschoolers
- Snow Science for Preschoolers
- When You’re Stuck Inside
- Fall Science for Preschoolers
- Monster Math
- Diwali: Bringing Light Into the Darkness
Social-Emotional Learning
- Self-Regulation Activities for Young Children
- Building Empathy in Young Children
- Small Children, Big Feelings
For those who are interested in Mathu’s own books, including her collaboration with artist Lavanya Naidu, Butterfly Smile (pictured above), check out her website.