Recent evidence has strengthened the resolve of early childhood educators to advocate for the recognition of the importance of the early childhood years in the development of people's learning and lives. This importance has been recognised particularly in terms of the development of language and literacy but not so strongly in the development of mathematics and numeracy. This position statement seeks to redress this situation by considering appropriate actions to ensure that all children have access to powerful mathematics ideas and learning in the early years.

The full version of the draft policy on early childhood mathematics is available online.

Other resources

Early Childhood Australia's policies

Everyday learning about maths

Recent research articles:
Mathematics teaching and learning in the early years in Aotearoa/New Zealand - Australian Journal of Early Childhood, 30(4), 2005

What did you do in maths today? - Australian Journal of Early Childhood, Transitions, 30(3), 2005

Take-home numeracy kits for preschool children - Australian Journal of Early Childhood, 29(2), 2004

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