Adults write in front of and with children and encourage them to write at their own developmental level. Children talk, talk, talk, talk. The Pre-K mathematics program focuses on numbers, numerals, counting, measuring, shapes, and patterns. Children use objects to represent mathematics concepts. Children learn math concepts directly by using manipulatives.
Children learn math concepts indirectly during purposeful play.
Children develop math understandings in every day situations. Children develop a healthy self-concept. Children learn about people here and in other parts of the world. Children learn about patriotism. Children learn what it is like in other areas of the world and become familiar with maps and globes.