Building Early Math Skills With Play | Explorations Early Learning

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.

Outcomes / Goals

Attendees will:

Understand the difference between real play and play-like activities
Learn how to support 11 early math skills through child-directed play
Acquire ideas for creating a math-friendly play environment

Competency Area

Alabama | Learning Experiences And Enrichment / Child Development
Illinois | Curriculum Or Program Design
Michigan | Teaching And Learning
Missouri | Use A Broad Repertoire Of Teaching Skills And Strategies For Learning
Nebraska | Planning Learning Experiences And Curriculum
Oklahoma | Learning Environments And Curriculum
South Dakota | Learning Environments
Wisconsin | Learning Experiences, Strategies, And Curriculum
CDA | Advancing Children’s Physical And Intellectual Development

Clock Hours

Available in 60 and 90-minute formats

Agenda

This is the breakdown for the 60-minute version of the session:

Topic	Time	Activity
Introduction	03 minutes	Monologue
Real Play Versus Play-Like Activities	10 minutes	Discussion
Supporting Early Math Skills Through Play	30 minutes	Discussion
Creating A Math-Friendly Environment	15 minutes	Discussion
Conclusion	02 minutes	Monologue

Related Resources

This session is based in part on content from these sources (affiliate links):

Let Them Play
Let’s Play
Let’s All Play

Content Level

Beginner / Intermediate

Age Group Focus

Toddlers (12 months to 36 months)
Preschool (36 months to 5 years)
School Age (5 years to 12 years)
Adults

Target Audience

Family Child Care Providers
Child Care Center Teachers
Child Care Center Directors
Head Start Teachers
Head Start Administrators
Early Head Start Teachers
Service Coordination Staff
Technical Assistance Specialists
Home Visitors
Parents