Beyond the numbers: Strengthening early math through everyday practice

Early math lays the groundwork for future learning across subjects. What does it take to build strong mathematical thinking in the earliest years? In this episode, Kerry Friedman of Regional Educational Laboratory (REL) Appalachia and the National Comprehensive Center, and Bethany Gordon, a prekindergarten teacher in Virginia, discuss the Teaching Math to Young Children Toolkit. They share how it helps teachers build confidence, deepens understanding of early numeracy, and creates engaging learning experiences that support long-term student success. Check out the toolkit at WWC | Teaching Math to Young Children.