Fractions! This word evokes anxiety, discomfort, and even fear in many children (and even adults) and dismay in the teachers who have to teach them. However, experiences with fractions are part of children's everyday lives. Half a peanut butter sandwich, half an a pple, and a quarter of a dollar are fractions that children often encounter. The early childhood curriculum can capitalize on children's interest in their environment and their awareness of the existence of fractions in their world while laying the foundation for some important mathematics learning.
The Importance of Playing Pattern for Early Childhood Mathematics Learning
