Early Math Interest Forum (EMIF)

NAEYC's Early Math Interest Forum (EMIF) is an interest group facilitated by volunteers from across the United States who are interested in supporting early math education.
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  • Carrie S. Cutler, University of Houston (Co-lead Facilitator)
  • Toni Galassini, Chicago Public Schools Office of Early Childhood Education (Co-lead Facilitator)
  • Alissa Lange, EC STEM Lab, East Tennessee State University
  • Ashley Lewis Presser, Education Development Center 
  • Kristen Reed, Education Development Center
  • Jessica Young, Education Development Center
  • Renee Miller, Erikson Institute
  • Stephanie Calabrese, George Mason University​​​​​​

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  • Helen Orimaye, East Tennessee State University
  • Amie Perry, East Tennessee State University
  • Alyson Anderson, Iowa State University 
  • Daisy Tian, Kean University
  • Beki Romeis-Markham, University of Texas:Rio Grande Valley
  • Cyndi Lopardo, Chicago Public Schools
  • Maddie Pelz, Grow Into Math
  • David Banzer, University of Illinois Chicago
  • ​Roya Brown, You be You Early Learning
  • Ashli-Ann Douglas, WestEd

EMIF Forum Listserv

NAEYC EMIF / NCTM Summer Webinar Series

The National Association for the Education of Young Children’s Early Math Interest Forum (NAEYC EMIF) and the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM) invite you to attend a complimentary webinar series focusing on creating developmentally appropriate math for Pre-K to 2nd grade.

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Session 1. Position Students as Learners and Doers of Mathematics through Play-matized Math Learning
June 24, 2025 at 7 p.m. ET
This session will focus on ways to engage students, through play, in doing and learning about math in the early grades. We will describe how play can support young children’s active learning as “doers” of math. We will share example activities that leverage a variety of formats, such as games, hands-on activities, physical movement, narrative stories, and math-infused technology tools. 
Register in advance for this webinar.


Session 2. Position Students as Learners and Doers of Mathematics through Student-Centered Routines
July 29, 2025 at 7 p.m. ET
The early childhood classroom is full of routines. Things that need to happen daily to get through the school day successfully.  What if these routines could be student centered with the focus on engaging children in mathematical thinking? In this session we will examine several classroom routines and explore the possibilities when we mathematize them. Classroom routines won’t be routine anymore. 
Register in advance for this webinar.


Session 3. Position Students as Learners and Doers of Mathematics through Mathematical Discourse
August 26, 2025 at 7 p.m. ET 
This session delves into practical strategies for fostering rich mathematical discourse with students. We will explore ways to cultivate mathematical thinking of our early learners by engaging them in conversations about mathematical ideas and concepts. Join us to discover playful and engaging techniques that will position students as active explorers and communicators of mathematics. 
​Register in advance for this webinar.

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​Additional Meetups:

 Meetup #9 - May 19, 2025, 7:00 p.m. ET
  • Exploring Spatial Thinking: An Innovative Curriculum for Preschoolers Using Hands-On and Augmented Reality Experiences
  • ​Click here for the recorded session - Passcode: qA5W^mzK
  • Click here for the session slide deck
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Meetup #8 - March 19, 2025, 6:30 pm ET
  • Getting in Shape Hands-On Creative Ideas to Incorporate Geometry into Early Learning Classrooms
  • Click here for the recorded session - Passcode: HL&Wj8QC
  • Click here for the session slide deck 

Meetup #7 - January 23, 2025, 6:00 pm ET
  • The work in patterns as the basis of other areas and early math domains
  • Click here for the recorded session
  • Click here for the session slide deck 


​Meetup #6 - October 23, 2024, 7:00 pm ET
  • Making Math Playful in Early Elementary Classrooms
  • Click here for the recorded session
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Meeting Up #5 - September 17, 2024, 7:00pm ET
  • The Power of Play-Based Math
  • Click here for the recorded session
  • Click here for the session slide deck

Meetup #4 - July 23, 2024, 7:30pm ET  ​
Meetup #3 - May 7, 2024, 8:00pm ET
  • STEM and Storytelling 

Meetup #2 - March 20, 2024, 7:30pm ET
Meetup #1 - Jan 25, 2024 7pm ET  

Sign up for our listserv here! 

Book Club Meetings

2024-2025 Book Club

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EMIF/NCTM Early Childhood Math Webinar Series

Session 1: Routines and Games to Illuminate the Big Ideas of Number Sense Materials
Session 2: Developing a Positive Math Mindset with Games, Books, and Technology for Young Learners
Session 3: Here's One for the Little Guy: Fitting Math into the Early Childhood Curriculum
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More Additional Past Meetups
Hosted by: NAEYC's Early Math Interest Forum (EMIF)

Free virtual meetups on topics in early childhood mathematics education. Led by EMIF's Co-Facilitators. Registration required.

Meetup #5 - Integrating Early Math Meaningfully with Science and Engineering
Thurs, Sep 14, 2023
7pm ET

Meetup #4 - Young Mathematicians: Playful Math for Home and School
Tues, July 25, 2023
6:30pm ET
Meetup #3 - Math Throughout the Day
Thurs, May 25, 2023
7:30pm ET

Meetup #2 - Math Talks in Pre-K
Wed, March 22, 2023
7:30pm ET
Meetup #1 - Pump up the Math Using Picture Books
Wed, Jan 25, 2023
7:30pm ET
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NAEYC Membership encouraged but not required for attendance at these events
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