Liam, a typical young child, just celebrated his fourth birt…

Liam, a typical young child, just celebrated his fourth birthday. He has not attended preschool, but has been an active child at home and in his neighborhood. What does research tell us about the ability of children like Liam to learn mathematical skills relevant to school readiness?

Victoria uses a comprehensive curriculum as she teaches her…

Victoria uses a comprehensive curriculum as she teaches her preschoolers. Today she helped Fran find a quiet corner where she could chill after becoming angry with peers. She encouraged Evan to complete a drawing task when he wanted to give up and go play. She gave each child a wrapped treat and asked them to wait until they finished clean-up chores to eat the treat. She modeled how to apologize to a friend after hurting their feelings. Such events are all part of Victoria’s typical day. Do any of these activities promote delayed gratification?