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DREME: Development and Research in Early Math Education

  • Creating Moments of Math Learning Throughout the School Day
    on January 13, 2023 at 7:55 am

    Math learning can occur throughout the school day by integrating math into classroom transitions and routines.

  • California’s Transitional Kindergarten: The Connective Tissue Between Preschool and Kindergarten
    on November 30, 2022 at 4:43 am

    Transitional kindergarten (often referred to as TK) offers the perfect opportunity to overcome the limits of grade-level thinking by positioning it as the middle of a learning journey children take from preschool through kindergarten.

  • Preparing to Teach Mathematical Operations to Young Children
    on October 18, 2022 at 12:09 am

    An overview of resources that prepare teachers to develop children’s knowledge of mathematical operations.


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Global Family Research Project

  • Pandemic Puts Libraries in the Forefront as Public Health Partners
    on April 24, 2022 at 11:36 pm

    With social workers and blood pressure screenings, Long Island library becomes ‘that community center that libraries are striving to be.’

  • ‘In This Boat Together’: Despite COVID, Libraries and Families Develop Tighter Bonds
    on December 1, 2021 at 6:19 am

    Maryland Libraries Have Adopted Services That Offer a Glimpse into How New Family Engagement Practices Can Outlast the Pandemic

  • Striving for Equity for Young Children of Immigrants with Disabilities
    on October 12, 2021 at 5:53 am

    Immigrants Who Have Children with Disabilities Often Don’t Know How to Navigate the Special Education System. Here’s How to Change That.


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⭐️NEW DEADLINES: In-person Public Policy Forum: Register by January 31 Virtual-Only Content: Register by February 7 To register please visit the 🔗 in our bio! pic.twitter.com/KVrBjXKnCy 1 day ago

On a scale from 1 - 5 how difficult is it to explain the value of process art? 1 day ago

Many passionate ECEs feel hesitant about engaging in conversations about ECE policy. That said, it’s essential to learn how! Join us at our Public Policy Forum for a roadmap to help you get comfortable! Are you joining us? 2 days ago

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Bedtime Math Daily Math Blog

  • Winning by a Finger
    by Laura Overdeck on January 25, 2023 at 9:00 pm

    Bedtime Math fan Sydney B. asked us, what's the longest finger anyone has ever had? Read on to find out and do some "hands-on" math! The post Winning by a Finger appeared first on Bedtime Math.

  • Don’t Blink, or You’ll Miss the Movie
    by Laura Overdeck on January 24, 2023 at 9:00 pm

    Bedtime Math fan Alexis V. asked us, how many times do we blink while watching a movie? Read on to find out the answer and do the math - you may not believe your eyes! The post Don’t Blink, or You’ll Miss the Movie appeared first on Bedtime Math.

  • Pillow Fight for Pets
    by Laura Overdeck on January 23, 2023 at 9:00 pm

    How would you feel if you went to bed at night ready to sleep, and found someone already sleeping in your spot? Well, that's probably how this dog felt when he found the cat in his bed. Read on to do the math on the pillow fight that followed, and see how hard this pup worked to get his bed back. The post Pillow Fight for Pets appeared first on Bedtime Math.


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Our Decolonizing Data and Language workshop series brings together a diverse range of attendees and facilitators to discover how to use better language when advocating for changes to policies, systems, and funding allocations. Learn more here: bit.ly/3XMnHNK pic.twitter.com/BZPUIpkVvd

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Erikson Institute was recently named one of the “Top Online Master’s in Early Childhood Education (ECE)” from bit.ly/3JehZMP! What a wonderful way to celebrate, #InternationalDayofEducation. Check out the full list here: bit.ly/3wuSPWq

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We are kicking off another series of Decolonizing Data and Language workshops! Learn more and register here: bit.ly/3XMnHNK pic.twitter.com/bUpw9tC1jn


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Erikson Early Math 31 mins ago

Valentine’s Day Can Spark a Love of Symmetry! More: earlymath.erikson.edu/valentines-day… #earlymath #ValentinesDay pic.twitter.com/CU276wqK2J

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Erikson Early Math 2 hours ago

Transition time is a great time for mathematizing a daily routine. This dot card transition is a relatively simple routine that builds number sense in a concrete way. Dot Card Transition Activity: earlymath.erikson.edu/dot-card-trans… #kinderchat #EarlyEd #earlymath pic.twitter.com/MQs56UeHcV

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#DPEarlyYears A reminder about how great playdough is for learning! twitter.com/eriksonmath/st… Retweeted by Erikson Early Math

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Erikson Early Math 19 hours ago

WATCH our Focus on Play video series: Comparing Capacity at the Sand Table earlymath.erikson.edu/comparing-capa… #kinderchat #earlymath #earlyed #mathchat pic.twitter.com/21cKSkW6ee

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Erikson Early Math 21 hours ago

This game played with a hula hoop and bean bags demonstrates all the MATH that can be explored with a simple tossing game. Imagine how it can be adapted to the home setting... earlymath.erikson.edu/the-hoop-game-… pic.twitter.com/vny32x14K0

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Erikson Early Math 22 hours ago

NUMBER PATH games are great for #preschool age kids. These games build children’s understanding of early math concepts, such as counting & comparing numbers, while giving them experience with a valuable math tool—a number path. More via NAEYC: naeyc.org/resources/pubs… pic.twitter.com/EeA0jGmhKV

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Erikson Early Math 23 hours ago

Children look for ways to organize & make sense of their world through play & stories they hear. Sorting items into groups by specific ATTRIBUTES gives kids the opportunity to define sets according to a rule... 5 Kids Books that Involve Sets and Sorting earlymath.erikson.edu/5-of-the-best-… pic.twitter.com/LSUH1lqMT1

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Erikson Early Math 1 day ago

“Preschoolers are natural problem solvers,” says EDC’s Jess Young. Here are tips for helping them persist when the math problems get tough. 5 Ways to Help Preschoolers Persist in Mathematics edc.org/5-ways-help-pr… pic.twitter.com/xABCdUkye0


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It’s easy to turn reading books with toddlers into conversations about the math that is all around us. ... See MoreSee Less

Best Books for Toddlers to Spark More Talk about More and Less

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Books are great for toddlers. Research clearly supports this. What are the best books for toddlers? We use Precursor Concepts as a framework.

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Jigsaw puzzles are a great way for children to develop their spatial thinking and problem-solving skills.

Try making one yourself at home!
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DIY Puzzles While Developing Spatial Thinking | Early Math Collaborative

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Jigsaw puzzles are a great way for children to develop spatial thinking. DIY puzzles allow you to adapt and create them at home.

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Measuring with Books, Blocks, and Even Penguins
"There are any number of wonderful books that give children very concrete images to show how big creatures are and to make comparisons to their own size."
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Measuring with Books, Blocks, and Even Penguins

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There are any number of wonderful books that give children very concrete images to show how big creatures are and to make comparisons to their own size.

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Regardless of how high #preschoolers can rote count, a child’s sense of what those numbers actually mean develops gradually. We call this understanding NUMBER SENSE, and it requires relating numbers to real quantities. ... See MoreSee Less

Many Ways to See How Many

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How many times have you heard young children proudly exclaim how high they can count? But rote counting and a child’s number sense are different things.

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