April 9, 2026 - Some students are attracted to the small student population, the accessible rent prices and the research opportunities at UC Merced. This story was updated with a correction on Nov. 20 ...

April 9, 2026 - Some students are attracted to the small student population, the accessible rent prices and the research opportunities at UC Merced. A group of California parents and preschool ...

Preschool math doesn’t have to be about drills—it can be joyful, hands-on, and part of everyday life. From building towers with LEGO to jumping on numbered spots, playful activities help kids grasp ...

Learning math promotes working memory, improves attention, and increases other basic cognitive skills. Various studies have shown that a child's math skills upon entering kindergarten can strongly ...

On a recent morning in South Seattle, Kristin Alfonzo challenged her preschoolers to make the number 7 using beads strung across two rows of pipe cleaners. One 5-year-old boy slid four beads across ...

Recent research and expert reviews underscore the effectiveness of play-based learning in strengthening preschoolers’ early math skills. From simple board games and LEGO construction to sensory number ...

My husband and I had a parent-teacher conference at his preschool the other day, during which we realized Isaac is showing a great interest in numbers and how they work. We’d noticed some of that at ...

Preschool children who engage in math activities at home with their parents not only improve their math skills, but also their general vocabulary, according to research from Purdue University.