Kindergarten is a time of great learning. Kids get to try new things and practice basic academic skills, including the fundamentals of math. Their kindergarten lesson plan will likely include counting ...

It is just as natural for young children to think mathematically about their world as it is for them to use language. They develop mathematical knowledge as they manipulate objects and reason about ...

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 ...

This is the second in a two-part series. Part one can be found here. The debate over what early math should look like and what should be included in the Common Core State Standards for math is one of ...

Here's how you can help your kindergartner master the basics of math outside of the classroom. Try to incorporate basic math concepts into everyday activities. Have your child count objects regularly ...

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 ...

Want to help your kindergartner master math? Here are some of the skills your child would be learning in the kindergarten classroom. Know the words for numbers ...

When Krystyna Kalishevskyi emigrated from Ukraine with her family last year, she had experienced more trauma and fear than a 4-year-old can cope with. Going to school in California was a big challenge ...

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Children who attend preschool enter kindergarten with greater skills than those who don't, but that advantage is nearly halved by the end of the year as their counterparts quickly begin to catch up, ...