Includes bibliographical references and index.

1. Mathematics and You -- 2. The Language of Math -- 3. Early Math Concepts: Matching, Classification, Comparing, and Ordering or Seriation -- 4. Space and Shape -- 5. Pattern and Function -- 6. Graphing -- 7. Developing Number Sense -- 8. Problem Solving - Addition and Subtraction -- 9. Understanding Our Place Value System -- 10. Measurement -- 11. Problem Solving - Multiplication and Division -- 12. Assessment -- 13. Planning for Success: A Good Beginning -- 14. Thematic Units.

"A preservice mathematics methods textbook for prospective teachers of children ages 3 to 8 years old."--p. viii.