Early Childhood Mathematics: Promoting Good Beginnings is a joint position statement from NAEYC and the National Council for Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM). It covers key mathematical principles and concepts and makes recommendations for use in the classroom and beyond for children ages 3–6. The article includes a chart focusing on children’s typical knowledge and skills in different areas of mathematics and provides sample teaching strategies.
National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM) provides guidance and resources for approaches toward mathematics, standards, and more. Search for preschool in the search box to find the most relevant information. The site also includes Illuminations, which offers information on standards, activities, lessons, ideas, and math resources.
Resources for Early Childhood, from the Ohio Resource Center, offers a comprehensive selection of quality online resources for many subject areas, including mathematics. Visitors will find book recommendations, family connection resources, articles on best practice, and activity and lesson ideas.
