Teaching Mathematics in Early Childhood
Author: Sally Moomaw

Children who learn math fundamentals in preschool and kindergarten have the best chance of later achievement in school—but too often, children don't get the effective early math instruction that makes all the difference. Now there's a core early childhood textbook that helps current and future educators teach the most critical math concepts to young students while meeting today's national standards for mathematics education.

Developed by Sally Moomaw, a nationally respected expert with more than 20 years of classroom experience, this accessible textbook gives readers a solid theoretical understanding of math concepts and standards and the guidance they need to create and implement their own lessons. Highly readable and practical enough for years of use beyond the classroom, this text

•  helps teachers plan effective lessons—includes more than 50 classroom activities with detailed instructions and helpful photos
• advances inclusion by giving teachers universal design strategies and adaptations to help them support all learners, including English language learners and students with disabilities
• targets the critical math skills children will build on for the rest of their lives, from geometry to data analysis
•  focuses on the youngest students (including children with special needs) so teachers can implement developmentally appropriate math instruction when it's the most effective
•  gives teachers invaluable guidance on weaving math lessons into everyday routines and conversations
• makes teacher preparation clear and easy, with student-friendly features such as chapter summaries, reflection questions, vignettes that model key concepts, and a glossary of math terminology
• Teach young children the basics of:

-quantification
-operations
-algebraic reasoning
-geometry
-spatial sense
-measurement
-data analysis
-probability

Table of Contents

Chapter 1: Foundations for Mathematical Development

Mathematics in the Preschool and Kindergarten Classroom
Standards in Early Mathematics Education
Developmentally Appropriate Mathematics Curriculum
Mathematics in Inclusive Classrooms
What It Means to Be a Mathematics Teacher

Chapter 2: Developing Number Sense

The Number and Operations Standard
The Development of Number Sense
Designing the Number Sense Curriculum
Universal Design for Supporting Number Sense
Focusing on Mathematical Processes
Assessing Number Sense Learning

Chapter 3: Developing Concepts About Arithmetic Operations

The Operations Component of the Number and Operations Standard
The Development of Arithmetic Operations—Addition and Subtraction
Adding Operations to the Number-Sense Curriculum
Universal Design for Supporting Arithmetic Operations
Focusing on Mathematical Processes
Assessing Understanding of Arithmetic Operations

Chapter 4: Developing Algebra Concepts

The Algebra Standard
The Development of Algebraic Reasoning
Designing the Algebra Curriculum
Universal Design for Supporting Algebra
Focusing on Mathematical Processes
Assessing Algebraic Learning

Chapter 5: Developing Geometry Concepts

The Geometry Standard
The Development of Geometric Reasoning
Designing the Geometry Curriculum
Universal Design for Supporting Geometry
Focusing on Mathematical Processes
Assessing Geometric Learning

Chapter 6: Developing Measurement Concepts

The Measurement Standard
The Development of Measurement Concepts
Designing the Measurement Curriculum
Universal Design for Supporting Measurement
Focusing on Mathematical Processes
Assessing Measurement

Chapter 7: Developing Concepts About Data Analysis and Probability

The Data Analysis and Probability Standard
The Development of Concepts About Data Analysis and Probability
Designing the Data Analysis and Probability Curriculum
Universal Design for Supporting Data Analysis and Probability
Focusing on Mathematical Processes
Assessing Data Analysis and Probability

Chapter 8: Integrating Curricula to Meet Mathematics Goals: Putting It All Together

Guidelines
Planning for Number and Operations
Planning for Algebra
Planning for Geometry
Planning for Measurement
Planning for Data Analysis and Probability
Sample Schedules

Glossary
Appendix: Identifying Geometric Figures
Index