MoMath Launches “MathPlay” Preschool Classes to Improve Early STEM Education

The National Museum of Mathematics launched MathPlay, new preschool classes designed to improve early childhood STEM education, on Jan. 9. These classes will be led by a preschool specialist and STEM educator, and all sessions will be held at MoMath. Classes for three-, four-, and five-year-olds will involve interactive activities that allow them to play, explore, and engage with different STEM themes each week. Kids are encouraged to create their own visual and audible patterns, measure the size of different objects, and identify the characteristics of different shapes through songs, stories, and games.

“A child’s math skills upon entering kindergarten can be a strong predictor of future academic performance in both math and reading,” said Cindy Lawrence, CEO and Executive Director of MoMath. “As the only Math Museum in North America, we are eager to help young children build a strong foundation in mathematics so that they feel confident in their skills when it’s time to learn in a classroom setting.”