A comprehensive guide to early childhood mathematics education.Mathematics in Early Childhood Education explores mathematics in a range of early childhood contexts, including home, playgroup, childcare, preschool, and school.The text provides many opportunities to engage children with mathematical concepts and processes through play, exploration, routines, and activities.Part 1 frames the teaching of mathematics in early childhood education including chapters dedicated to curricula and theories.Part 2 explains mathematics education approaches, including a strengths-based approach, and the importance of families and informal learning opportunities.Part 3 provides learning experience plans on topics such as patterns, measurement, data, algebra, number, space and geometry.