The Geometric World of Young Children
Early Childhood Today
Geometry is one of the most natural and fun areas of mathematics to develop with young children. Clements suggests some ways in which educators can integrate geometry into early childhood classrooms. For more information about exploring math through manipulatives and shapes, see the sub-articles "Getting in Shape" and "What Children Already Know."

Exploring Growth and Change
Early Childhood Today | 5/2005
Children always try to make meaning of the world around them as they watch things grow and notice dramatic changes in science and nature. Sometimes they amaze people with their ability to think, to imagine, and to figure out how the world works. Several classroom experiences and children's activities are presented.

ECT Interviews Early Childhood Teacher Arwen Lee on Building Math Skills Through Play
Early Childhood Today | 1/2005
In this ECT Interview, Early Childhood Teacher Arwen Lee discusses ways to build Math Skills through Play.

Math Play: How Young Children Approach Math
Early Childhood Today | 1/2005
Building math through play. How to tune in to children's play to support the building of math concepts.

All Activities Issue: The Beauty of Boxes & Blocks
Early Childhood Today | 6/2002
Several activities for children using boxes and blocks are featured. The activities invite children to use both boxes and blocks to explore concepts including sorting and classifying, volume, estimating, problem solving, and creative thinking.

Meeting Math and Science Challenges: Yes You Can
Early Childhood Today | 1/2006
Tips on using everyday teachable moments to help children overcome math and science challenges. Recommends block activities, dramatic play, cooking, art projects, and relevant books.