Teaching preschoolers to actually count numbers—not just recite them—will better prepare them for success in math once they start school, new research from the University of Missouri suggests.

A Wesleyan University psychology professor and her students are finding out that preschool children are more than ready to learn math, as long as it’s fun. Professor Anna Shusterman, who studies ...

Preschool children seem to grasp the true concept of counting only if they are taught to understand the number value of groups of objects greater than three, research shows. Seeing that there are ...

A Purdue University Northwest faculty member is studying how preschoolers best learn to count and related numerical concepts. The early research of assistant professor of psychology Lori Petersen ...

Just a few short sessions with number board games boost counting, number recognition, and quantity understanding.

Beyond letters and numbers, true preschool readiness hinges on emotional and social skills. Experts emphasize that fostering independence, curiosity, and the ability to navigate feelings prepares ...