Counting the benefits of teaching math to 3-year-olds

The video explores the integration of math education in preschool through the Building Blocks curriculum in Boston. It highlights the importance of early math learning for cognitive development and future academic success. The video also discusses the challenges teachers face in teaching math and the role of professional development in overcoming these challenges. Interactive learning methods and the significance of teacher comfort with math are emphasized. The video concludes with a look at future research on early math instruction.

How does the Building Blocks curriculum encourage mathematical thinking in young children?

In what ways can children's curiosity about mathematics be leveraged in the classroom?

What is the significance of early math instruction for preschool children?

Discuss the relationship between early math knowledge and later academic success.

What challenges do early education teachers face when teaching math?

What role does a teacher's comfort level with math play in their effectiveness in teaching it?

Reflect on the potential impact of curriculum changes in early math education.