Connecting Math Strategies with Feelings and Growth Mindset

Scratch Garden

This animated educational video bridges the gap between early mathematics skills and Social-Emotional Learning (SEL). narrated by a quirky red oval character, the video begins by challenging the notion that math is solely about numbers, introducing concepts like patterns, sorting, and spatial awareness. It then explores various valid methods for counting to five—using numerals, words, ten-frames (called "five squares"), tally marks, and mental counting—demonstrating to young learners that there is no single "right" way to approach a problem.