Abstract
The present study, showed what kind of contents have been researched and practiced in mathemati
cs education in early childhood by reviewing textbooks and other teaching materials. Based on the evalu
ation of different materials, the present study shows high possibilities to use practical mathematics educa
tion in the early childhood period. Main examination items were the contents of mathematics in early chi
ldhood, to apply practical mathematics education in the early childhood, validity of contents and teachi
ng methodology. Furthermore, how to connect these educational contents to mathematics education of
the elementary school, especially for the first grade. The result showed that mathematics teaching conte
nts are already systematized from each position of mathematics and psychology. However, the present s
tudy revealed that further, comprehensive practical research in needed. It is necessary to research and f
urther practice the contents of older, but presently still available textbooks and materials to cross-examin
e and challenge those in the ever changing teaching environment in our time.
