--- title: Early Learning Math Games | ST Math description: Learn more about ST Math's visual math learning for early learners, including pre-kindergarten and transitional kindergarten curriculums. image: https://2024.mindresearch.org/hubfs/STMath/image_SocialMedia_EL_1200x627.jpg --- Toggle navigation [![2020-STMath-wordmark](https://2024.mindresearch.org/hubfs/STMath/Logos/2020-STMath-wordmark.svg)](https://www.stmath.com/) - What is ST Math? - Impact - Resources - Solutions - [Request Demo](https://www.stmath.com/demo) - [Sign In](https://play.stmath.com) **New MIND Education website coming soon.**  **NEW** **:** MIND Education website coming soon ![icon-chalkboard-stmath](https://2024.mindresearch.org/hubfs/STMath/Icons/svg-icons/icon-chalkboard-stmath.svg) How it works Learn how ST Math can make a difference for your students. 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Early learning students love the visual math puzzles and teachers receive the support they need through step-by-step activities that connect math instruction across multiple modes of learning. - | ![stmath-icon_misc-8](https://2024.mindresearch.org/hs-fs/hubfs/graphics/icons/st-math-icons/Trim/stmath-icon_misc-8.png?width=120&height=50&name=stmath-icon_misc-8.png)   | | --- | | Meet your district's early learning math goals | - | ![stmath-icon_misc-3](https://2024.mindresearch.org/hs-fs/hubfs/graphics/icons/st-math-icons/Trim/stmath-icon_misc-3.png?width=112&height=70&name=stmath-icon_misc-3.png)   | | --- | | Create consistency with math instruction across grade-levels starting with early learning | - | ![stmath-icon_teachers](https://2024.mindresearch.org/hs-fs/hubfs/graphics/icons/st-math-icons/Trim/stmath-icon_teachers.png?width=87&height=60&name=stmath-icon_teachers.png)   | | --- | | Foster teachers' love for math and guide them in becoming facilitators of mathematical discourse | - | ![stmath-icon_student-desk-3](https://2024.mindresearch.org/hs-fs/hubfs/graphics/icons/st-math-icons/Trim/stmath-icon_student-desk-3.png?width=82&height=80&name=stmath-icon_student-desk-3.png)   | | --- | | Help students build a positive relationship with math that is long lasting |   [![prek-video](https://2024.mindresearch.org/hs-fs/hubfs/MIND-Research-Institute/Graphics/Screenshot/prek-video.png?width=400&height=267&name=prek-video.png)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mGr0U8V1b5w) ST Math: Early Learning  *Empower Young Minds*  Watch the video to [learn more](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mGr0U8V1b5w).  [![play button](https://2024.mindresearch.org/hubfs/STMath/PlayButton@2x.png)](https://2024.mindresearch.org/earlylearning#video-popup)   ## ST Math: Early Learning  *Empower Young Minds* ST Math: Early Learning offers a comprehensive math curriculum that meets the developmental and learning needs of your youngest students. It combines a proven visual learning software component with teacher-directed activities and more to create a multi-modal math education experience. Watch the video to [learn more](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mGr0U8V1b5w).  ![Brain-Building Math Software for ST Math: Early Learning](https://2024.mindresearch.org/hubfs/Graphics/icons/New%20ST%20Math%20Icons%20-%202020/Full%20Color/Trim/stmath-icon_calc.png) Brain-Building Math Software ![stmath-icon_teacher-male-speak](https://2024.mindresearch.org/hubfs/graphics/icons/st-math-icons/Trim/stmath-icon_teacher-male-speak.png) Teacher Directed Activities ![Professional Learning](https://2024.mindresearch.org/hubfs/Graphics/icons/New%20ST%20Math%20Icons%20-%202020/Full%20Color/Trim/stmath-icon_touch-tablet-2.png) Professional Learning ![5 Key Learning Domains](https://2024.mindresearch.org/hs-fs/hubfs/STMath/Illustrations/5_Key_Learning_Domains.png?width=539&height=582&name=5_Key_Learning_Domains.png) Brain-Building Math Software The program addresses the unique development needs of young children, helping them realize the growth opportunities called for in the Preschool Learning Foundations and beyond. ST Math introduces core math concepts visually with a neuroscience-based approach that activates the brain’s innate cognitive abilities. These animated math games guide young minds through an optimal learning path, exposing them to all five key learning domains along the way. Teacher Directed Activities ### ![stmath-icon_touch-tablet-2](https://2024.mindresearch.org/hs-fs/hubfs/graphics/icons/st-math-icons/Trim/stmath-icon_touch-tablet-2.png?width=80&name=stmath-icon_touch-tablet-2.png)Designed for Learning The ST Math: Early Learning program is designed to teach Pre-Kindergarten and Transitional Kindergarten students basic math concepts and skills, as well as help them develop other essential skills that are vital in a child’s overall development. Social emotional learning is embedded in developmentally appropriate math instruction to help students develop a positive and foundational understanding of math. ![jiji-to-the-top](https://2024.mindresearch.org/hs-fs/hubfs/graphics/jiji-to-the-top.png?width=602&height=470&name=jiji-to-the-top.png) ### ![stmath-icon_books](https://2024.mindresearch.org/hs-fs/hubfs/graphics/icons/st-math-icons/Trim/stmath-icon_books.png?width=80&height=77&name=stmath-icon_books.png)Embedded ELA components Included in our ST Math Early Learning is a JiJi to the Top book which acts as a language integration activity.  This digital book which comes in three formats and two languages engages students as they conceptually start their math journey. Teachers use the book to introduce JiJi and ST Math puzzles, as well as help students get JiJi across the screen. Teachers ask students to articulate what they notice on the pages of the book, a first step in developing the skill of focusing and so essential to problem solving. ### ![stmath-icon_steps-2](https://2024.mindresearch.org/hs-fs/hubfs/graphics/icons/st-math-icons/Trim/stmath-icon_steps-2.png?width=100&name=stmath-icon_steps-2.png)Easy to Implement, With Embedded Teacher Support The Teacher Manual includes a pacing guide and step-by-step lesson plans. The instructional support embedded in the Early Learning curriculum serves as a resource to support teachers as they implement the curriculum. ![pk-tk-11a](https://2024.mindresearch.org/hs-fs/hubfs/images/students/pk-tk-11a.jpg?width=2049&height=1536&name=pk-tk-11a.jpg) ### ![stmath-icon_misc-1](https://2024.mindresearch.org/hs-fs/hubfs/graphics/icons/st-math-icons/Trim/stmath-icon_misc-1.png?width=100&name=stmath-icon_misc-1.png)Data-driven Insights and Assessments The educator dashboard on ST Math shows what students have accomplished, are currently working on, and provides alerts when students are stuck. The curriculum also includes 5 different assessments intended to assess what students should know and be able to do by the time they enter kindergarten. ### ![stmath-icon_misc-4](https://2024.mindresearch.org/hs-fs/hubfs/graphics/icons/st-math-icons/Trim/stmath-icon_misc-4.png?width=130&name=stmath-icon_misc-4.png)Emerging Bilingual Support The initial language-free approach of the software allows students access to mathematics regardless of their language or reading abilities, and is ideal for facilitating academic discourse in any language. Family activities for use at home are available in English and Spanish. ![School to Home Connection](https://2024.mindresearch.org/hs-fs/hubfs/STMath/Photos/School%20to%20Home%20Connection.jpg?width=540&height=300&name=School%20to%20Home%20Connection.jpg) ### ![stmath-icon_misc-3](https://2024.mindresearch.org/hs-fs/hubfs/graphics/icons/st-math-icons/Trim/stmath-icon_misc-3.png?width=100&name=stmath-icon_misc-3.png)Mathematicians in the Making - At School and at Home The curriculum contains story mats and activity ideas to help both students and teachers talk about and explore the world of mathematics. Specific activities built for the whole family allow students to continue the learning at home. As they see, wonder, and explore the mathematics around them, students are mathematicians in the making at school and at home. ## Who is JiJi? JiJi is a 3-foot-tall penguin on a journey through the world of ST Math. Students help JiJi overcome obstacles by solving math puzzles – and they associate JiJi with the thrill of challenge and success. JiJi crosses the screen every time a student successfully completes a puzzle, leading them to the next challenge. JiJi is curious, persistent, patient, and friendly.  JiJi’s name means “little chicken” in Mandarin. [Learn more about JiJi](https://blog.mindresearch.org/blog/meet-jiji-st-math-sweepstakes?_ga=2.196804460.155185670.1569343839-423316692.1564767120). ![New JiJi](https://2024.mindresearch.org/hubfs/JiJi_Image-2-1.png "New JiJi") Students Love JiJi "I would like to thank JiJi for making my math journey fun and exciting." Mieckol, student "JiJi helps me on things I had trouble with in the classroom." Liz, student "JiJi means a lot to me. ST Math is the greatest website I’ve ever seen." 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