Building Math, Science and Literacy Skills: A Simple, Fun and Unified Approach

Course Description: Participants will discover strategies to facilitate emergent math and science skill building by integrating math and science concepts across the curriculum, with a particular focus on literacy. Discussion will include how to adapt activities for various ages and learning styles.
Objectives:
1. Recognize and understand the important mathematical thinking processes and mathematical ideas for the early childhood period.
2. Summarize the math and science areas in which children need foundational learning opportunities.
3.  Synthesize understanding with daily practice and assessment to provide effective skill building and learning experiences in authentic ways
4.  Differentiate practices for the varied ages and learning profiles of children
5. Demonstrate best practices by integrating math and science across academic domains, with a particular focus on literacy.
6. Assess children’s skill level through observation, and performance tasks such as “show and tell” and “discovery books.”
7. Reflect on teaching and practice and adjust when necessary

More Information

EEC Training Hours: 10

CEU: 1.0

Core Competency Alignment: Area 5: Learning Environments and Curriculum

QRIS Standard Alignment: Standard 1: Curriculum and Learning