Summarizes the basic position and recommendations of a recently released joint position statement of the National Association for the Education of Young Children and the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics regarding effective, engaging early childhood mathematics education. Recommended educational practices include integrating mathematics…

Argues that mathematics literacy begins at birth and that all that children need to construct mathematics concepts for themselves are a stimulating environment and receptive adults. Provides suggestions for promoting emergent math for children from birth through 4 years, including using rhythm and music, incorporating mathematics concepts into…