Tag: Early Numeracy

  • 11/18/2026 | Do It Yourself Early Learning

    11/18/2026 | Do It Yourself Early Learning

    Description Based on our books, Do It Yourself Early Learning and Everyday Early Learning, the session takes a hands-on look at dozens of ideas for using materials from your local home center, grocery store, big box store, dollar store, or recycling bin to promote child-directed play, exploration, discovery, and learning. Browse Training FAQs Get Assistance

  • 09/16/2026 | Establishing A Tinkering Space

    09/16/2026 | Establishing A Tinkering Space

    Description This session looks at setting up a creative space for kids to tinker, create, muck about, and build with loose parts. Whether they’re building spaceships, zombie traps, or the world’s tallest cardboard box tower, such play offers a learning-rich creative outlet. Browse Training FAQs Get Assistance

  • 09/09/2026 | Building Early Math Skills With Play

    09/09/2026 | Building Early Math Skills With Play

    Description This training offers ideas for supporting the development of 11 early math skills through child-directed play. We’ll define each of the 11 skills, look at how children develop them while playing, and share ideas for building math-friendly play environments. Browse Training FAQs Get Assistance

  • 08/26/2026 | Playing With Measuring

    08/26/2026 | Playing With Measuring

    From beakers to yardsticks, supporting play with measuring tools is a great way to help children bump into opportunities for STEM learning–and lots of other learning. This training looks at the value of measuring play, recommended measuring tools, and ideas for supporting child-led measurement play. Browse Training FAQs Get Assistance

  • 05/27/2026 | Do It Yourself Block Ideas

    05/27/2026 | Do It Yourself Block Ideas

    Description This session offers many ideas for inexpensive do-it-yourself blocks made from simple, affordable, and readily available materials. We also discuss the value of child involvement in making blocks and how DIY blocks spice up traditional block play spaces. Browse Training FAQs Get Assistance

  • 02/25/2026 | Understanding Loose Parts Play

    02/25/2026 | Understanding Loose Parts Play

    Description This session starts with a look at Simon Nicholson’s definition of loose parts and how the term covers so much more than pine cones and shells. After defining loose parts, we dig into things like sourcing loose parts, supporting loose parts play, the learning that happens during loose parts play, and how to explain…

  • 01/28/2026 | Simple Machines In The Preschool Classroom

    01/28/2026 | Simple Machines In The Preschool Classroom

    Description This session looks at supporting play and STEM learning with the six classic simple machines (ramps, wedges, levers, screws, pulleys, and the wheel and axle). We’ll provide an overview of these machines, offer ideas for supporting play with them in your preschool classroom, and discuss why kids should have hands-on, self-directed experiences. Browse Training FAQs…

  • 01/14/2026 | Do It Yourself STEM Play

    01/14/2026 | Do It Yourself STEM Play

    Description In this session, you’ll learn how to support STEM learning with simple do-it-yourself toys and materials. You’ll also develop a deeper understanding of how children learn about Science, Technology, Engineering, Math, and more through hands-on play and exploration. Browse Training FAQs Get Assistance

  • 09/30/2025 | Do It Yourself Early Learning

    09/30/2025 | Do It Yourself Early Learning

    Description Based on our books, Do It Yourself Early Learning and Everyday Early Learning, the session takes a hands-on look at dozens of ideas for using materials from your local home center, grocery store, big box store, dollar store, or recycling bin to promote child-directed play, exploration, discovery, and learning. Browse Training FAQs Get Assistance

  • 08/05/2025 | Establishing A Tinkering Space

    08/05/2025 | Establishing A Tinkering Space

    Description This session looks at setting up a creative space for kids to tinker, create, muck about, and build with loose parts. Whether they’re building spaceships, zombie traps, or the world’s tallest cardboard box tower, such play offers a learning-rich creative outlet. Browse Training FAQs Get Assistance