Learning Mathematics through Everyday Play in Prekindergarten
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| Title: | Learning Mathematics through Everyday Play in Prekindergarten |
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| Language: | English |
| Authors: | José Lema, Stacie Summers |
| Source: | Dimensions of Early Childhood. 2022 50(2):19-23. |
| Availability: | Southern Early Childhood Association. PO Box 8109 Jacksonville, AR 72078. Tel: 501-221-1648. e-mail: info@seca.info; Web site: www.seca.info/dimensions |
| Peer Reviewed: | Y |
| Page Count: | 5 |
| Publication Date: | 2022 |
| Document Type: | Journal Articles Reports - Descriptive |
| Education Level: | Early Childhood Education Preschool Education |
| Descriptors: | Preschool Education, Mathematics Activities, Mathematics Instruction, Play, Preschool Children, Mathematics Skills, Mathematical Concepts |
| ISSN: | 1068-6177 |
| Abstract: | In today's fast paced early childhood classrooms, mathematics play activities in prekindergarten settings are not consistently supported. Administrators and educators have discussed with great intensity and passion about incorporating mathematics play in prekindergarten classrooms. Both groups discussed the benefits and reservations of incorporating mathematics play activities as part of daily learning. Research has demonstrated that incorporating daily mathematics play activities in prekindergarten classrooms helps children to engage in learning, develop cognitive skills, social skills, and the emotional skills necessary for school readiness as well as performance tasks in kindergarten and beyond. This article focuses on some of the mathematical skills and concepts prekindergarten children develop through intentionally planned play activities. |
| Abstractor: | ERIC |
| Entry Date: | 2022 |
| Accession Number: | EJ1347636 |
| Database: | ERIC |
| Abstract: | In today's fast paced early childhood classrooms, mathematics play activities in prekindergarten settings are not consistently supported. Administrators and educators have discussed with great intensity and passion about incorporating mathematics play in prekindergarten classrooms. Both groups discussed the benefits and reservations of incorporating mathematics play activities as part of daily learning. Research has demonstrated that incorporating daily mathematics play activities in prekindergarten classrooms helps children to engage in learning, develop cognitive skills, social skills, and the emotional skills necessary for school readiness as well as performance tasks in kindergarten and beyond. This article focuses on some of the mathematical skills and concepts prekindergarten children develop through intentionally planned play activities. |
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| ISSN: | 1068-6177 |
