AI in the Math Classroom, Grades PreK-2

25 Enhancements to Make the Tech Work for You!
Nicki Newton
Corwin Mathematics Series
AI in the Math Classroom, Grades PreK-2
December 2025 | 232 pages | Corwin
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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.

Contents

Preface

Preface

Acknowledgments

Acknowledgments

About the Author

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

References

Index

Index

Description

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.

Contents

Preface

Preface

Acknowledgments

Acknowledgments

About the Author

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

References

Index

Index

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25 Enhancements to Make the Tech Work for You!

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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.


Table Of Contents:

  • 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

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Dr. Nicki Newton’s book is a timely and practical guide for educators navigating the ever-evolving world of AI in education. With warmth and clarity, she shows how AI can save time, spark creativity, and support every learner, all while keeping the teacher’s expertise at the heart of the work. A must-have resource for early math educators ready to embrace the future with confidence and joy!
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AI in the Math Classroom, Grades PreK–2 offers an inspiring, practical roadmap for introducing artificial intelligence to planning for early math learning. It highlights creative strategies for personalization and engagement while acknowledging challenges like teacher readiness, ethical issues surrounding data use and privacy, and responsible AI implementation. It’s a must-read for all early childhood educators and leaders!
Mary M. Reece, Foundation for Educational Administration
Dr. Nicki’s dive into the AI world truly showcases the joy she has for early mathematics education. AI in the Math Classroom, Grades PreK–2 provides educators with an abundance of practical tools to enhance their teaching. Dr. Nicki uses a combination of humor and reality about AI and takes out the fear of the unknown, making this book practical and useful for everyone.
Erin Gomez, Middlesex Public School District
An amazing step-by-step resource for beginners to advance users of AI. Your knowledge and confidence will grow with each chapter. The PLC discussion items, actionable steps, and prompt stems make this easy read feel like a fully engaged in-person workshop with Dr. Nikki Newton leading the way and laughing at all of her own jokes.
John Innocenzo, Winslow Township School District
In this timely book, Dr. Nicki Newton brings her passion for learning and respect for the hard work of teaching to guide teachers in using AI as an assistant in planning math instruction for young learners. While teachers are flooded with workshops and systems for using AI, this book is an accessible and friendly resource to process the ever-evolving AI tools that a teacher can use.
Terri Ruyter

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