About

Math Sprouts

In 2022, Math Sprouts was originally envisioned as an animated series featuring families with children ages 2 to 6, where everyday challenges were met and overcome through simple, practical math skills. It was conceived as a more focused educational alternative to the overstimulating nature of the popular "educational" TV and YouTube content, inviting kids to learn and connect with the material rather than simply being entertained. We plan to continue developing this vision gradually.

Our primary focus areas are:

Daycare. Math Sprouts is a full-service early childhood learning center designed for two, three, four, and five-year-olds, providing a fun, nurturing, and dynamic interdisciplinary learning environment with an emphasis on mathematics.
Curriculum. With Our Pre-K Numeracy, Geometry, Measurement, Algebra, and Base 10 curricula, children experience collaborative play, games, movement-based learning, storytelling, and creative explorations to suport them in naturally developing number sense, spatial awareness, pattern recognition, and problem-solving skills -- while also integrating literacy, science, and art!
Training. Utilizing the Math Sprouts Curriculum, we equip early learning educators and families with strategies to integrate play-based math into daily learning, fostering cognitive, motor, and problem-solving skills while aligning with state standards that supports a diverse array of learning styles.
Media. Products include a collection of animated series, interactive books, and educational songs, featuring "Math Sprouts" characters. Each form of media is designed to be both relatable and educational, ensuring that children are engaged while they learn.

Math Sprouts is dedicated to transforming early childhood education by making math engaging, accessible, and developmentally appropriate for young learners. Whether you're an educator seeking training, a school or daycare looking for a dynamic curriculum, or a parent eager to support your child's mathematical growth, we have the tools and expertise to help. Join us in shaping a future where every child gains the confidence and skills to think mathematically from the very start.

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Meet the team

We're a dynamic group of individuals who are passionate about what we do and dedicated to creating the best experience for your child!

Cliff Freeman

Founder, Math Sprouts

Cliff Freeman is the founder of Math Sprouts and a passionate leader in childhood STEM education. Based in Boston, Massachusetts, Cliff brings over a decade of experience teaching mathematics and other STEM disciplines to young learners, with a particular focus on creating joyful, developmentally appropriate learning environments.

He holds a Bachelor's degree in Computer Information Systems, a Master's in Technology Management, and is currently a Ph.D. candidate at Boston University in Mathematics and Science Education. His research centers on how children learn foundational math concepts through play, exploration, and inquiry-based learning—principles that guide every aspect of the Math Sprouts curriculum.

Parents trust Cliff not only for his academic credentials, but for his deep commitment to ensuring that all children, especially those from underrepresented communities, enter school confident and ready for math and life. Under his leadership, Math Sprouts combines rigorous research back education with a warm, nurturing approach—giving families a place where their children can thrive intellectually, socially, and emotionally.

Drew Morris

Community Engagement Officer, Math Sprouts

Drew Morris, a lifelong Bostonian, brings a strong history of community-focused and people-centered leadership to Math Sprouts. Known for his ability to connect with people from all walks of life, Drew has spent years building trust, inspiring collaboration, and helping individuals move their ideas to action. He has a track record of bringing groups together around shared goals and finding creative ways to build synergy and momentum. Drew has known Math Sprouts founder Cliff Freeman since the first grade, and their long-standing brotherhood reflects the same values of trust, collaboration, and purpose that drive the organization forward. As Community Engagement Officer, he draws on this rich experience to support Math Sprouts' mission of closing the early math gap and engaging families and partners in meaningful, lasting ways.