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- Title
Mathematics in Early Childhood: Research-Based Rationale and Practical Strategies.
- Authors
Linder, Sandra; Powers-Costello, Beth; Stegelin, Dolores
- Abstract
Mathematics education is a critical part of the curriculum for students worldwide. The foundation for understanding mathematical concepts related to number sense begins early in life, and early childhood classrooms can provide the seeds for mathematical skills that will be needed later in life. In this article, the authors make a case for meaningful and developmentally appropriate mathematics experiences for young children in diverse early learning settings. Instructional and curricular methods inspired by the Reggio Emilia Approach are described as effective ways to teach number concepts to young children from preschool through primary age. Strategies for teachers of young learners are presented in order to strengthen the mathematics curriculum in contemporary early learning settings. The authors' analysis and recommendations are informed by their extensive experiences including studies in Reggio Emilia early childhood settings (infant toddler, preschool, and primary schools) and their work in early childhood teacher education at their respective universities.
- Subjects
UNITED States; NUMBER concept in children; EARLY childhood education; MATHEMATICS education; TEACHING methods; REGGIO Emilia approach (Early childhood education); CURRICULUM planning
- Publication
Early Childhood Education Journal, 2011, Vol 39, Issue 1, p29
- ISSN
1082-3301
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.1007/s10643-010-0437-6