Mathematics Elementary Guidance

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NDE shares these resources to help educators explore learning opportunities and classroom connections. Inclusion on this page does not constitute an endorsement of any organization, website, product, service, or viewpoint. Curriculum and resource decisions are made locally, and only district-approved materials should be used with students.

Early Childhood

Math4Littles

Early Math Activities for Two- and Three-Year-Olds. When young children learn early math skills, it isn’t about equations and flashcards—it’s all about having fun while helping your little one’s brain grow (from website).

Math in the Early Years ECS Brief

An Education Commission of the States (ECS) brief that concludes that we need to look at “shifting the mindset of teachers, district leaders, and policymakers from a ‘reading only’ early
intervention strategy to one that incorporates and even emphasizes mathematical thinking and reasoning” for birth through 3rd grade education.

Updated July 27, 2026 4:03pm