The math children learn in kindergarten can set the stage for later success in school. Mimi Engel, an assistant professor of public policy and education at Vanderbilt University, was on the team ...

By age 5, children should begin learning about symbols in math — both the actual numerals and the symbols for addition, subtraction and equality. “Kids can actually learn a decent amount from abstract ...

Kindergarteners learn more math in classrooms with higher average levels of student engagement. That’s the less-than-surprising conclusion of a study that appears in the current issue of the ...

The most important are the California Preschool Learning Foundations, which were published in 2008 and outline the “foundational skills” and knowledge that children between four and five are expected ...

A new initiative is showing promise as a way to help teachers prepare Palm Beach County children for the growing rigors of ...

Here are some things that parents can do to help kindergarteners learn: Encourage exploration. Education experts say that everyday activities can be major opportunities for kindergarten-age children ...