Science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) focused language and interactions
build a foundation for later STEM learning. This study examines the ability of the life-size …

Shared picture book reading (SPBR) refers to an activity in which the adult reads aloud a
picture book to children and which often includes interactions about the picture book outside …

Variability in children's early math skills may stem from differences in experienced math
learning opportunities at home. Previous studies have quantified math-learning …

Previous research has demonstrated the contribution of parents' number language to
children's own engagement with numbers and later mathematical achievement. Although …

Learning words for numbers, shapes, spatial relations, and magnitudes—“math talk”—relies
on input from caregivers. Language interactions between caregivers and children are …

Young children's mathematical knowledge develops in the context of relationships with
important caregivers as they engage in everyday activities and routines. The purpose of this …

The prevalence of tablet computer use among young children has risen dramatically, as
have educational apps claiming to promote school readiness skills such as mathematical …

Participating in play affords physical, social, and cognitive benefits. Here, we review the
cognitive behavioral science literature highlighting the value of play and describe the …

The purpose of this mixed-method study was to investigate differences in parent-preschooler
interactions when they played the same numeracy-related game using two formats, a …

Children who experience greater math talk during home math activities demonstrate higher
levels of math knowledge. The current study was designed to test whether the features of …