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PROGRAM PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT * 3 HOURS * LEVEL 2

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Math Exploration for Infants and Toddlers

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Attention:  This is a 3 hour course.

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** This course is approximately 3 hours **
Trainer Information
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1. Course Menu
2. Introduction
3. Early Math
4. Math Concepts
5. Discussion: Math Concepts (1/11)
6. Everyday Infant and Toddler Math
7. Discussion: Daily Math (2/11)
8. Math for Infants
9. Math for Toddlers
10. Discussion: Infant and Toddler Math Differences (3/11)
11. How to Support Math for Infants
12. How to Support Math for Toddlers
13. Discussion: What Would You Do? (4/11)
14. Creating a Math Lesson Plan
15. Infant Lesson Plan: Shape and Dimension Sensory Bin  (5/11)
16. Infant Lesson Plan: Shape Sensory Bag  (6/11)
17. Infant Lesson Plan: Ball Sorting Box  (7/11)
18. Toddler Lesson Plan: Weight and Measure Activity Center (8/11)
19. Toddler Lesson Plan: Invisible Number Sensory Bin (9/11)
20. Toddler Lesson Plan: Math Discovery Salt Box (10/11)
21. Create a Lesson Plan End of Course Assignment 11/11
22. Parking Lot
23. Evaluation Form​

Learning Outcomes

Course Overview
Math is a concept that is all around us all of the time. Infants and toddlers are immersed in mathematical experiences almost constantly, whether it is in simple or complex forms. Patterns, shapes, measurement, numbers and classifying are all important mathematical concepts for infants and toddlers to explore. This course intends to educate the participants about the relationship that infants and toddlers have with math as well as options for supporting early math education. This course also includes discussions with fellow educators and caregivers, lesson plan examples and the opportunity to create a math lesson plan for infants or toddlers.
A special thank you to Aurora Tollestrup, BS Ed for developing the curriculum for this course. 
Level
2
  • Washington STARS credit: Program Planning and Development (3 hours)
  • CDA Content Area: Effective Program Operation (3 hours)
Course Objectives:​
​After completing the required reading and course content participants will:
  • Identify early math concepts for infants and toddlers
  • Analyze math concepts in infant and toddler classrooms
  • Discuss daily math activities and exposure with fellow child care professionals
  • Explain the difference between infant and toddler math
  • Analyze a hypothetical situation for best practice
  • Analyze CDA Competency Standards in relation to example lesson plans
  • Analyze effective lesson planning strategies
  • Create a simple math lesson plan for their group
​Technical Requirements:
  • Internet access (any speed)
  • Laptop or PC
  • Updated internet browser
Materials:
  • Laptop, PC, or other device

​Meet the Trainer for this Course ​​​

Aurora is an approved Washington State STARS Trainer. ​
Aurora Tollestrup graduated from Grand Canyon University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Elementary Education and a minor in English. She has worked with children and families from preschool to seventh grade in public and private schools in her community as a teacher, advocate and volunteer. A strong community connection and working relationships with colleagues influenced her teaching practices and continue to inspire her work in Education. She believes that educators with a passion for the success and wellbeing of the children they work with need tremendous support and that is where her motivation comes from. 
​Aurora is the Coordinator of Online Learning and Instructional Technology with Successful Solutions Training in Child Development.
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