This is the first in a two-part series. 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 the most contentious in ...

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 ...

The Hechinger Report covers one topic: education. Sign up for our newsletters to have stories delivered to your inbox. Consider becoming a member to support our nonprofit journalism. The debate over ...

Recent research and expert reviews underscore the effectiveness of play-based learning in strengthening preschoolers’ early math skills. From simple board games and LEGO construction to sensory number ...

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 ...

Technology use in early learning offers promising opportunities—and lots of unanswered questions. Preschool classrooms are usually crowded and chaotic. There is often one lead teacher for fifteen or ...

Preschool math doesn’t have to be about drills—it can be joyful, hands-on, and part of everyday life. From building towers with LEGO to jumping on numbered spots, playful activities help kids grasp ...

Waterford Upstart, a free early education program, is partnering with state agencies to help children build reading, math and science skills before starting school. Waterford Upstart is a free early ...