Teaching preschoolers to actually count numbers—not just recite them—will better prepare them for success in math once they start school, new research from the University of Missouri suggests.

Ana hated reading. Her mother, who taught her at home, had the best intentions but didn’t know how to teach her daughter to read. She told Ana that she would never be a good reader. By the time Ana ...

Parents typically start teaching their children to count at an early age: one fish two fish, three little pigs, five little monkeys, and so on. Research has shown that kids don’t fully understand the ...

In Boston public schools, 3, 4 and 5-year-olds are getting their first introduction to math. Before they walk through the kindergarten door, the “Building Blocks” curriculum is designed to encourage ...

Early childhood education, especially kindergarten, is crucial for developing literacy skills and a positive attitude towards learning. A strong foundation in phonics and literacy in kindergarten is ...