Building math minds in pre‑K: Hazelwood and WashU make numbers count
Many of us remember nursery school as a time for finger painting and story time, but prekindergarten is also when children learn important math concepts — not just counting, but how to create patterns, recognize shapes, measure objects and compare quantities. Hazelwood has partnered with ISP’s innovative Math314 program to improve classroom instruction and student outcomes.
ISP releases key recommendations for high-quality, equitable math instruction for early childhood learners
Rigorous early childhood math education is vital for students’ future academic and lifelong success, yet many preschool children lack opportunities to engage in math learning.
Mud pies, math and mess with meaning
Even when their play is mud-pie messy, preschool children are learning skills they need for socializing, language, and math. “Young learners are capable of higher-level thinking, and much like adults, they appreciate authentic work,” says Corrie Hamilton, a teacher at Julia Goldstein Early Childhood Education Center (JGECEC) in University City, where plans are underway for […]