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.

Early childhood math doesn’t have to be worksheets and drills—it can be joyful, hands-on, and woven into everyday play. From number board games to ten-frame worksheets and sensory manipulatives, ...

Two new initiatives are evaluating preschool curricula, making the case that programs designed to teach the youngest learners ...