For Mathematics in Early Childhood Education courses.

This textbook, encourages the educator or future educator to create an active learning environment that fosters curiosity, confidence, and persistence in young children as they learn mathematics.

Author Susan Sperry Smith clearly presents three key ingredients for the successful acquisition of math in the early years: knowledge of important mathematical relationships, number sense, and the ability to solve problems. Through practical knowledge and applications, this ever-popular text focuses on helping teachers foster these skills and ways of thinking to build student success from year to year.