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Integrating Stories in Early Childhood Education Mathematics: Best Practices, Challenges and Strategies

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Rasida Mohammad , Sitti Rahsa Ambahang , Ghada Asilin , Hapida Sabandal , Kristina Casandra Sanson
Psych Educ Multidisc J, 2025, 32 (6), 689-707, DOI: https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.14921652, ISSN 2822-4353
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Abstract

This study employed qualitative research, applying a phenomenological approach to determine the best practices, strategies, and challenges of early childhood education teachers in integrating stories into mathematics. This study made use of one-on-one interviews with five (5) early childhood teachers who integrate stories in teaching Mathematics at Western Mindanao State University's (WMSU) Integrated Laboratory School (ILS) in Zamboanga City, Philippines. The study revealed that teachers identified several best practices in integrating stories in teaching mathematics, including the use of relatable stories, colorful instructional materials, and tasks that promote reasoning and problem-solving. To ensure the sustainability of these practices, teachers emphasized the need for lesson preparation, sourcing stories from reference textbooks, and meeting daily objectives. However, integrating stories into mathematics teaching also presents challenges such as literacy issues, material preparation, and managing students' attention and behavior. Teachers have overcome these challenges through strategies like scaffolding, careful planning, and patience. Teachers also emphasized the importance of considering individual differences and providing support, such as extra time and assistance, to students struggling with understanding mathematical concepts through stories.

Keywords teachers early childhood education best practices Mathematics Education integrating stories
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This paper Western Mindanao State University — Philippines Western Mindanao State … 5 authors Rasida Mohammad — corresponding author RM Rasida Mohammad ✉ Sitti Rahsa Ambahang SA Sitti Rahsa Ambahang Ghada Asilin GA Ghada Asilin Hapida Sabandal HS Hapida Sabandal Kristina Casandra Sanson KS Kristina Casandra Sanson

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Rasida Mohammad, Sitti Rahsa Ambahang, Ghada Asilin, Hapida Sabandal, Kristina Casandra Sanson, (2025). Integrating Stories in Early Childhood Education Mathematics: Best Practices, Challenges and Strategies, Psychology and Education: A Multidisciplinary Journal, 32(6): 689-707
Bibtex Citation
@article{rasida_mohammad2025pemj,
author = {Rasida Mohammad and Sitti Rahsa Ambahang and Ghada Asilin and Hapida Sabandal and Kristina Casandra Sanson},
title = {Integrating Stories in Early Childhood Education Mathematics: Best Practices, Challenges and Strategies},
journal = {Psychology and Education: A Multidisciplinary Journal},
year = {2025},
volume = {32},
number = {6},
pages = {689-707},
doi = {10.5281/zenodo.14921652},
url = {https://scimatic.org/show_manuscript/4570}
}
APA Citation
Mohammad, R., Ambahang, S.R., Asilin, G., Sabandal, H., Sanson, K.C., (2025). Integrating Stories in Early Childhood Education Mathematics: Best Practices, Challenges and Strategies. Psychology and Education: A Multidisciplinary Journal, 32(6), 689-707. https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.14921652

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