2025 Kansas MTSS & Alignment Symposium

What does it mean to mathematize a preschool classroom? It means helping children see math everywhere—through talk, play, observation, and joyful exploration. In this session, we’ll explore powerful routines that spark mathematical thinking, problem-solving, and conversation, including Same But Different, Goldilocks Math, and Fancy Counts. You’ll see how 4-year-olds can engage with complex problems, reason through solutions, and express their thinking. We’ll also look at other classroom structures that invite curiosity, comparison, and meaningful dialogue. Participants will leave with flexible routines and practical tips for embedding problem-solving and mathematical exploration into the daily rhythm of preschool life—so that every child can experience math as a natural and joyful part of their world.