Language and literacy instruction is often the primary curriculum focus in early childhood classrooms. However research suggests early math skills are a better predictor of academic success than early reading skills. Developing early math and numeracy taught in early childhood education provide the foundation children need to succeed in Kindergarten and beyond. One of the Ready 4 Success goals is to increase early math instructions through engaging and active learning practices. Within this topic are resources related to:
- The progression of math development in early childhood children.
- Developmentally appropriate strategies and activities related to math instruction.
- Strategies to integrate the language of math into your classroom every day.
Effective and Authentic Math Instruction
Online Professional Development Module:
Activities
Book Kit
- "Mouse Count" by Ellen Stoll Walsh
- "Pete the Cat and His Four Groovy Buttons" by Eric Litwin
- "The Doorbell Rang" by Pat Hutchins
Related Lesson Plans
Resources
Related Video Links
- Using Math Talk to Support Learning
- Shark Math Lesson
- Doug Clements Surprising Facts
- Doug Clements Early Math Education