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Mathematics Development

Find resources to support preschoolers’ understanding of numbers and quantities, their relationships and operations, shapes and their structure, reasoning, measurement, classification, and patterns.

Mathematics development is a preschooler subdomain of the cognition central domain in the Head Start Early Learning Outcomes Framework (ELOF). Other ELOF domains include approaches to learning; social and emotional development; language and literacy; and perceptual, motor, and physical development.

1-2-3 Dance with Me

Wed, 09/04/2024 - 08:34

Did you know that experimenting with rhythm connects music, math, and culture? Model musical exploration, share in the joy, and follow children’s interests with types of music and ways to express themselves..

Design, Build, Try Again: Using Practice-Based Coaching to Support Teachers of Young Engineers

Thu, 05/18/2017 - 11:44

Discover teaching practices that coaches can share with teachers to promote engineering activities for children.

How to Play in Nature: Math Ideas for Teachers

Thu, 05/18/2017 - 14:20

Learn how to plan activities that use nature to teach children math concepts and skills.

Supporting Early Math Learning for Infants and Toddlers

Tue, 05/23/2017 - 08:05

Explore this News You Can Use where we discuss ways adults can be more intentional in how they support young children’s math learning and school readiness.

Understanding STEAM and How Children Use It

Mon, 08/28/2017 - 15:39

This resource provides an overview of the Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math (STEAM) components. Learn how children ages birth to 5 engage with STEAM concepts and materials. Find out how adults can work with children to support learning and development in these areas. Also explore an interactive learning experience. It is intended to help supervisors, coordinators, managers, and education staff.

High Five Mathematize

Mon, 12/04/2017 - 10:31

This guide promotes teaching math concepts through children's play and everyday experiences by bringing out the math in what they are doing. It promotes development in areas including numbers and operations, geometry and spatial sense, patterns, and measurement.