MATHEMATICS EDUCATION in Early Childhood

Early childhood is referred to as the magical years of life. Mathematics is one of the remarkable subjects in this period when a child is eager and curious to learn all the information about the world. So what is math? What does math do? Is math difficult? Can't math be learned or taught? What does mathematics education in early childhood mean? Is it possible to raise children who love mathematics and are at peace with mathematics? What can be done about it? In this book, which was prepared by considering the answers to all these questions, it is aimed to reveal the theoretical knowledge about "mathematics education in early childhood" and the reflections of the theoretical knowledge in practice. The following topics are discussed in this publication, which is a scientific book prepared by field expert authors who carry out graduate and/or doctoral thesis studies in the field of early childhood mathematics education and have academic studies and/or practical experience on this subject:
• What is Mathematics?
• Mathematics Education in Early Childhood Period
• Development of Mathematics Concepts in Early Childhood Period
• Early Childhood Mathematics Skills
• Count, Count, Operation
• Measuring
• Data Analysis, Graphing and Probability
• Geometry, Spatial Thinking and Shape
• Learning Mathematics in Early Childhood
• Mathematics Programs in Early Childhood Education
• Child Recognition and Evaluation in Early Childhood Mathematics Education
• The Role of Family and Teacher in Early Childhood Mathematics Education
• Event Examples
We hope that the book will contribute to researchers working in the field of early childhood education, especially to children in early childhood, to teachers, teacher candidates, parents and all readers.