Geometry: Supporting Mathematical Development in Young Children

Toddlers are very conscious of space. They try to fit things into others, and they quickly realize when something doesn’t fit. They might purposefully turn things around, so they fit or look similar to other shapes in that environment. So in many ways, geometry is the first mathematical concept that a young child learns. This video describes children’s experience with shapes in their environment and their ability to recognize, name and describe a shape’s attributes.

This video is part of a series describing children's early mathematical development and providing examples of how early childhood professionals can both explicitly teach math skills and support their development through daily routines and play. See the entire series and resources for using the videos in professional development at: https://www.easternct.edu/center-for-....

Copyright 2016 by the Connecticut Office of Early Childhood. Produced by the Center for Early Childhood Education at Eastern Connecticut State University. This video may only be used for educational purposes. It may not be used for commercial purposes and may not be edited or adapted without written permission from the Center for Early Childhood Education. For more information, visit https://www.easternct.edu/center-for-...