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Development & Research in Early Math Education

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Erikson Institute Early Math Collaborative

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Book

Our new book extends professional knowledge for mathematics teaching to educators who work with the very youngest learners. How do babies and toddlers understand the precursors of math?

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The Erikson Institute Early Math Collaborative is transforming the understanding, teaching and learning of early mathematics from the ground up.

Online Learning

Professional development modules

Our self-guided modules provide materials, strategies, and expert guidance for working with adult learners to explore foundational mathematics. Whether you are working with childcare providers, in-service teachers, or pre-service teachers, modules give you what you need to support professional learning in your local context.

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Children love to count. Counting helps them make sense of the world and to find out how many of something. With time and practice, children develop an understanding of the "rules" or principles of counting.

From an early age, children notice and appreciate patterns in the world around them. Patterns and sequences of different kinds begin to pop up all over the place, especially in the books that children love.

Teachers in four schools recently experimented with a "problem stem" protocol for helping their children understand the math going on in the word problems they face in class. This was part of our Big Shoulders...

In May of 2023, a diverse group of six kindergarten teachers from across the United States were selected from a national pool of talented and committed kindergarten teachers to participate in the RJEM Teaching Fellowship....

From a racial justice centered perspective, books can be powerful tools to engage children in mathematics learning. The worlds, stories, adventures, characters, and possibilities that are made available through books - explicitly math focused and...

RJEM at Work highlights the everyday efforts of caregivers, community organizations, teachers, researchers, and educational institutions to promote racial justice in the mathematical experiences of children. For the RJEM Local Planning Committee, there are multiple...

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Early math is big.

Learn why we are so passionate about giving every child a strong foundation in math.

Funding for this initiative is generously provided by:

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Early Math Collaborative at Erikson Institute

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The Early Math Collaborative works to improve math instruction for young children in three ways: professional development, research, dissemination.

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Early Math Project

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Count, Play, Explore Issues

What are the Count, Play, Explore Issues?

The Early Math Project and the Office of the Fresno County Superintendent of Schools' STEM Department have collaborated in developing Count Play Explore Issues. In a nutshell, these provide suggestions for mathematical family engagement in three broad categories - counting, playing, and exploring.

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One side of the Count Play Explore activity sheet is broken into three color bands - the orange band provides suggestions for counting, the blue band provides ideas for mathematical play, and the purple band gives ideas for mathematical explorations. This side is further broken down by age range. There are ideas appropriate for infants and toddlers, preschool age children, kindergarteners, and elementary school age children.

The other side of the page outlines STEM activities that families can do together. For example, one issue explores buoyancy of objects. Families look at objects that sink and float in water, make predictions about what an object will do, see if their predictions were correct, and design, create, and test boats. There are links to online games, videos, and other activities to try.

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How can you use Count, Play, Explore Issues?

The Count Play Explore Issues can be sent home as part of a monthly newsletter with an opportunity for families to share what they've done, either in a virtual picture gallery such as a Padlet or in-class displays.

Download the Count, Play, Explore Series

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Count, Play, Explore Issues The Early Math Project and the Office of the Fresno County Superintendent of Schools' STEM Department have collaborated in developing Count Play Explore Issues. In a nutshell, these provide suggestions for mathematical family engagement in three broad categories - counting, playing, and exploring.

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PTKLF: Social & Emotional Development Domain

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Website of Resources & Lessons

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Welcome to Early Science Matters, a website designed to help you foster the development of early science skills in children from birth through age five. Visit our website to: Visit often to gain the knowledge and teaching skills you need to bring early science concepts to life for young learners. Babies enter the world exploring, […]

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Franklin Institute Leap into Science - Balance

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Franklin Institute Leap into Science - Balance

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Exploring Balance Through Mobiles- A Preschool Experience

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Video - Exploring Balance with the Cat in the Hat

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Video - Exploring Balance with the Cat in the Hat

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STEM in Early Learning: Exploring Balance with The Cat in the Hat

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Explore more than 50 games with printable materials, directions, and videos available in English, Spanish, and Portuguese.

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All Games Carousel - Young Mathematicians

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Famous Artists Portfolio Program - Turtle Bay

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Famous Artists Portfolio Program - Turtle Bay

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Famous Artists Portfolio Program — Turtle Bay

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