There are many reasons why children express total disinterest, and getting them involved can feel like a daunting task. This blog is for anyone who has encountered resistance around early math learning and wondered what to do about it.
Instead of aiming to set aside time for one more thing to do, caregivers can find meaningful early math learning opportunities hidden in activities they are already doing with their children.
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.
Without the wholehearted support from school leaders, district decisions will not likely be effective in promoting high quality and coherent instruction across preschool and the early elementary grades.
