Young Children and Mathematics: Teaching and Learning
Edition: 2
Copyright: 2026
Pages: 50
Edition: 2
Copyright: 2026
Pages: 51
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This book addresses the key questions of why early math is important, what to learn in early math, and how to help young children develop their mathematical understandings and skills. In addition to a discussion of these topics, it provides lists of resources, templates for planning, and websites for early childhood teachers to expand their knowledge. Reflective educators are what young children need today.
Dianne McCarthy, Ed.D., is a professor at SUNY Buffalo State University in the department of Elementary Education, Literacy, and Educational Leadership. She is a 30-year-member of the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics and has served as a reviewer of its publications She has taught grades K-5 as well as classes for preservice and in-service teachers over a 30 year career in education. Her research interests include early childhood mathematics and the knowledge of early childhood educators.
This book addresses the key questions of why early math is important, what to learn in early math, and how to help young children develop their mathematical understandings and skills. In addition to a discussion of these topics, it provides lists of resources, templates for planning, and websites for early childhood teachers to expand their knowledge. Reflective educators are what young children need today.
Dianne McCarthy, Ed.D., is a professor at SUNY Buffalo State University in the department of Elementary Education, Literacy, and Educational Leadership. She is a 30-year-member of the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics and has served as a reviewer of its publications She has taught grades K-5 as well as classes for preservice and in-service teachers over a 30 year career in education. Her research interests include early childhood mathematics and the knowledge of early childhood educators.