September 18, 2025 - Meet Allison Saiki, who teaches students how to manage money, pay rent and open retirement accounts, with a class currency she calls "Saiki Cents." Teaching math remotely to kids ...

The debate over what early math should look like and what should be included in the Common Core State Standards for early mathematics has been contentious, to say the least. This story also appeared ...

Despite research showing the crucial importance of math at a preschool level for future academic success, preschool programs face significant obstacles in implementing an effective math program, ...

On a recent morning in South Seattle, Kristin Alfonzo challenged her preschoolers to make the number 7 using beads strung across two rows of pipe cleaners. One 5-year-old boy slid four beads across ...

In pre-kindergarten, children ages 3-5 develop a basic understanding of numbers and counting, and connect both to the idea of “how many.” Pre-k math tips work on recognizing, grouping, and comparing ...

WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. — Teaching preschool children simple math-related vocabulary and concepts, such as "more," "a lot," "some" and "fewer," improves their mathematical skills, according to a new a ...

Corrected: An earlier version of this story misspelled the name of Julie Sarama, a researcher who has developed strategies for building the mathematical skills of preschool students. A pair of New ...

As taxpayers, parents and educators debate the value of public preschool for every child, a new study by UC Berkeley and Stanford researchers finds for the first time that middle-class children -- not ...

Hechinger’s early childhood reporter shares articles on finding a preschool, boosting math skills and other tips for parents ...