Mathematics as a curriculum area throughout a well-planned and quality early childhood program can:
A) be enjoyable for the children but rarely for the teachers.
B) offer experiences about numbers as long as discovery is not included in the activity.
C) encourage inventiveness about numbers, sizes, weights, and time.
D) none of the above

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Mathematics in early childhood education, when done well, can encourage children to be creative and inventive in exploring numbers, sizes, weights, and time. It can be done in a playful and enjoyable manner, and can also benefit the professional development of teachers. Option A is not correct as it can lead to teacher burnout, and Option B is not correct as discovery and exploration are essential in early childhood mathematics education.

Mathematics as a Curriculum Area Throughout a Well-Planned and Quality