Innovative Approaches to Early Mathematics Education and Development in Preschool Children

This article presents a contemporary, research-informed framework for supporting the development of early
and preschool children through innovative approaches to early mathematics education. The focus is placed on the formation
of foundational mathematical representations–number, shape, measurement, patterns, and data reasoning–alongside
cognitive abilities that are critical for school readiness, including executive functions, cognitive flexibility, spatial
reasoning, and problem-solving initiative. Particular attention is given to issues of equity, family–school partnership, and
the ethical boundaries of digitalization in early childhood education.