Author(s)

Bat-Sheva Ilany^1,2, Miriam Ben-Yehuda^1,2

¹Beit Berl College, Beit Berl, Israel.
²Academit Hemdat College, Sdot Negev, Israel.

The emphasis on teaching mathematics in early childhood and the change in the responsibilities of pre-school teachers have emphasized the need for creating new and accommodated tools that can provide teachers with solid foundation and methodical knowledge. This article demonstrates how a well-structured activity database can empower early-childhood teachers to engage children in a wide range of mathematical activities, and give them a sense of competence and self-confidence. The program was tested in 18 kindergartens. The study method was qualitative, employing the following tools: Semi-structured interviews and Observations. As a result, these teachers engage the children in mathematical activities more frequently and are more inclined to attempt a variety of new teaching methods.

Mathematics Education, Kindergarten, Thinking Skills, Preschool, Math Activities

Ilany, B. and Ben-Yehuda, M. (2021) Developing Mathematics Teaching in Kindergarten. Creative Education, 12, 369-377. doi: 10.4236/ce.2021.122026.