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Magical Math Experiences for Early Childhood Classrooms

Type
Course
Date of Publication
July 7, 2021
Price
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Overview

Explore math in an early childhood setting and see how mathematical concepts develop from simple to complex. Identify five math content areas and gain strategies for integrating concepts in a way that will engage preschool children all day. Connect math concepts to literacy in a math-rich environment in the classroom.

Course Information

Explore the concept of mathematics in an early childhood setting and learn how mathematical concepts develop from the simple to the complex.

This online training course examines and identifies the five math content areas and provides strategies for integrating the concepts throughout the day in a way that will engage preschool children.

Build the understanding of the importance of connecting mathematical concepts to literacy while creating a math-rich environment in the classroom.

Funding for this 2-hour training was provided by the Workforce Solutions as part of their Early Care and Education Quality Improvement initiative.

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