"Quality preschool mathematics is not elementary
pushed onto younger children. Instead, it invites children to experience
mathematics as they play in, describe, and think about their world." --Clements, 2000

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What We Know	Age Level
Baby Got Math	0-2 years
Baby Brains are hard-wired for Math	0-2 years
Numerical Knowledge in Early Childhood	0-5 years
Doug Clements on Early Mathematics - video	0-8 years
Learning Trajectories: What are they? - video	0-8 years
Mathematics Proficiency - video	0-8 years
Learning Trajectories in Early Mathematics – Sequences of Acquisition and Teaching	0-8 years
Numeracy: What We Know	0-8 years
Applying Piaget’s Theory of Cognitive Development to Mathematics Instruction [PDF]	0-8 years
Great Beginnings, Early Math Development	2-6 years
Early Numeracy: The transition from Infancy to Early Childhood	3-5 years
Preschool Math Grows Up: Tips for Teachers	3-5 years
Making the Most of Math: Math in the Early Childhood Program [PDF]	3-5 years
Preschool Math: Mastering Number Recognition and Counting	3-5 years
Preschool Math Grows Up: Tips for Teachers	3-5 years
Early Math Matters: A Guide for Parents of Preschoolers	3-5 years
Math and Science in Preschool: Policies and Practices	3-5 years
Do We Really Need Preschool Mathematics?	3-5 years
Fostering Early Numeracy in Preschool and Kindergarten	3-6 years
Early Childhood Mathematics: Promoting Good Beginnings. A Joint Position Statement of the NAEYC and the NCTM	3-6 years
Literacy in the Sciences	3-8 years
Math Standards for Pre-K through Grade 2	3-8 years
The Early Reading and Mathematics Achievement of Children who Repeat Kindergarten or Who Began School a Year Late [PDF]	4-5 years
Encouraging Girls in Math and Science	5-12 years
Blending Teacher-Directed and Student-Centered Approaches in Mathematics Instruction - video	5-12 years
Reading and Understanding Written Math Problems	5-12 years
Technology in Math Education	5-18 years
The Math Dude Quick and Dirty Tips to Make Math Easier (podcasts)	5-18 years
Strong Reading Comprehension Skills = Success in Math	8-13 years
Cognitive Strategy Instruction: Math	8-18 years
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Activities	Age Level
Learning Numbers Through Play	0-5 years
Numeracy: What Can Be Done	0-8 years
Finding the Math in Books: Ideas for Teaching	2-5 years
Great Beginnings	2-5 years
Math Related Children's Books	2-8 years
Family Math: Supporting Math at Home	3-5 years
Preschool Math Activities	3-5 years
Count with Caillou	3-5 years
Fun Activities to Promote Math Skills	3-6 years
National Library of Virtual Manipulatives for Interactive Mathematics	3-8 years
Things to do While You're Waiting: Math	3-8 years
Coolmath 4 kids	3-11 years
Woodlands Math Zone: Interactive Activities	7-11 years
Fun Brain	4-16 years
Kindergarten Mathematics Games	5-6 years
S.M.A.R.T Student Mathematics Activity Resource Tools for Kindergarten	5-6 years
Paso Partners: Integrating Mathmatics, Science and Language (with Spanish version)	5-8 years
ABC Teach Math	5-10 years
Free Songs and Games	5-10 years
Math Playground	5-11 years
First Grades Mathematics Game	6-7 years
Math Games for Kids	6-12 years
Math Baseball	6-13 years
A+ Math	6-13 years
Second Grade Mathematics Games	7-8 years
Third Grade Mathematics Games	8-9 years
Create a graph	8-12 years
Primary Math Games	8-12 years
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Special Needs	Age Level
Early Predictors of Mathematical Achievement and Mathematical Learning Difficulties	0-8 years
A Longitudinal View of the Receptive Vocabulary and Math Achievement of Young Children with Disabilities	3-10 years
Help! They Still Don't Understand Counting	3-6 years
Math Disability in Children: An overview	5-10 years
Easy to Make Games for Learning	5-10 years
Educational Aspects of Mathematics Disabilities	5-11 years
Learner Accomodations and Instructional Modifications for Students with Learning Disabilities [PDF]	5-14 years
Making Mathematics Meaningful for Students with Learning Problems: Powerful Teaching Strategies that Work, Webinar (audio – video)	5-13 years
Math VIDS: A Resource for Teaching Mathematics to Struggling Learners	5-18 years
Math: Computerized, Spoken, and Braille Resources	5-18 years