This report investigates the teaching of counting and measuring skills within early childhood education, focusing on children aged 0-5 years. The study evaluates the effectiveness of diverse resources, including picture books and iPad applications, in fostering mathematical thinking. The report examines the use of ICT resources like "Measuring Kindergarten" and "123 Numbers-Count & Tracing" apps, alongside non-ICT resources such as "How Long or How Wide" and "Chicka Chicka 1,2,3" picture books. It analyzes how these resources align with curriculum requirements, particularly those of the Australian Curriculum Assessment and Reporting Authority (ACARA), and explores various teaching strategies to enhance numeracy skills. The analysis covers Bishop's categories of measuring and counting, emphasizing how activities and tools can be implemented to develop children's understanding of measurement parameters and counting concepts. The report underscores the significance of creating engaging and effective learning environments to cultivate mathematical thinking in young children.
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