Students eagerly apply different problem-solving strategies as they plan and enlarge the tostadas menu, determine different combinations of ingredients, analyze costs, set prices, and address interior logistics when the restaurant expands to a second location. The activities in this guide build on one another as the story evolves, and children have the opportunity to use a wide variety of combinatorial, statistical, mathematical-reasoning, and organizational skills.
Emphasis is put on cooperative learning, language arts, and literature connections.
Comment on this GEMS unit. I highly recommend it as a supplemental resource in early childhood and elementary classes. I highly recommend this valuable resource to any K 4 teacher who is interested in challenging his or her students in the areas of logic and cooperation. The activities are meaningful to students and easily fit into any schedule at any time during the year.