Playing linear number board games, those where players move pieces along a straight numbered path, can significantly ...

(WTNH) — Singing, coloring, and playing. Preschool is about having fun for most kids, but a new study shows what they learn during these years could predict their success later on. Researchers gave ...

Many parents bemoan academically oriented preschools, contending the trend squelches the natural curiosity and creativity of young children and tethers them to their seats when they should be running ...

Kindergarten math skills are the biggest predictor of future academic achievement - more so than reading readiness or even being able to pay attention, says a groundbreaking study involving Canadian ...

WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. — Teaching preschool children simple math-related vocabulary and concepts, such as "more," "a lot," "some" and "fewer," improves their mathematical skills, according to a new a ...

Here's how you can help your preschooler master the basics of math outside of the classroom. Ask your child to compare different groups of items, such as carrot sticks and apple slices, and to tell ...

As an elementary school teacher, I’m always asked the same question, “What can I do at home?” There's a wealth of educational sites that can help you build your child’s reading and math skills in fun ...

Researchers have discovered that preschoolers who better process words associated with numbers and understand the quantities associated with these words are more likely to have success with math when ...

Parents can improve their preschool child’s math skills by reading specially designed math picture books to them, according to a new study at Purdue University. Through a grant from the Heising-Simons ...

Many well-educated adults still succumb to the myth that “math is not a part of everyday life unless you plan to make a living as an engineer.” But the reality is that math skills are essential to ...

The benefits of preschool are too significant and numerous to ignore. America’s hope for a bright and vibrant future depends on investing in the education of its youngest population today. First lady ...