Reviews
Sally Moomaw, University of Cincinnati; author, Teaching Mathematics in Early Childhood - April 7, 2014
“Provides a captivating tool for college instructors and consultants who are involved in early mathematics professional development.”
Beth Casey, Professor Emeritus and Research Professor, Boston College Lynch School of Education - April 7, 2014
“Provides the bible for how to approach the teaching of early childhood mathematics at a time when researchers and educators and the government have just woken up to the critical role of early math skills in the individual’s long-term life chances for success.”
Kelly Mix, Michigan State University - April 7, 2014
“The only volume I know that brings together child development, instructional practice, and teacher professional development in the area of early childhood mathematics … chapters are rich with state-of-the-art information, but they are clear and accessible.”
Christina Tondevold, Washington State University - April 7, 2014
“A great collection of ideas. This book is a must-read if you are working with early childhood educators to help them understand the importance of laying the mathematical foundation for children.”
Nancy Jordan, Professor, School of Education, University of Delaware - April 1, 2014
“Accessible and practical … An essential resource for helping teachers provide high-quality mathematics instruction in preschool, pre-K, and kindergarten programs—a top priority in American education.”
Jane Wilburne, Associate Professor of Mathematics Education, Penn State Harrisburg - April 1, 2014
“An essential resource for those who provide professional development to early childhood mathematics educators. This book is full of actionable, research-based strategies that will positively influence children's mathematics knowledge, skills, and dispositions.”
Barbara Bowman, Irving B. Harris Professor of Child Development, Erikson Institute - April 1, 2014
“An important book for everyone interested in early math education.”
Carol Copple, Early Education Consultant - April 1, 2014
“Good math beginnings are important for children’s school success. Now the key question is how to prepare early childhood teachers to teach math effectively. No one knows more about meeting this challenge than this volume’s highly respected editors and contributors.”