Just a few months after California overhauled the way it teaches children to read, a new bill takes on math education.

A large body of research evidence suggests that strong math skills in young children are a powerful predictor of future academic success. But early-childhood educators—the professionals who are ...

EdSource · A University of California in the heart of farm country aims to attract more students Despite research showing the crucial importance of math at a preschool level for future academic ...

A new buzzword in educational circles is “transitional kindergarten.” This term is for a class in traditional education that ...

Kindergarten math centers turn learning into a hands-on, playful experience that builds number sense and confidence. By rotating through engaging activities, children practice key skills while working ...

The findings are from a meta-analysis, or systematic review, of 18 studies looking at number board games and early math skills in children preschool through second grade. “We selected this topic ...

Researchers have discovered that preschoolers who better process words associated with numbers and understand the quantities associated with these words are more likely to have success with math when ...

Early math skills can be nurtured through playful, hands-on activities that feel natural and fun for preschoolers. Research shows that intentional play—like number board games or math-rich ...