Course

Math Development in Young Children | ECED.X316

This course focuses on teaching math to young children and covers California math standards for early childhood. You'll participate in hands-on activities and create exciting math games for young children. The course also addresses how young children recognize patterns in nature and how you can connect math to art. With ample instructor modeling, you'll practice ways to create unforgettable moments of discovery, enchantment, and magic by studying geometric patterns and numbers. This course is recommended for teachers, parents, and caregivers of preschoolers and kindergartners. A strong background in mathematics is not required.

At the conclusion of the course, you should be able to

Learn preschool through kindergarten standards for math
Learn a value of hands-on activities
Design hands-on math activities
Learn the relationship between math and art
Describe patterns in nature and the importance of patterns in math
Introduce hands-on activities related to patterns for young children
Create line art and origami activities to do with young children
Collect ideas about presenting math activities from the other students
Brainstorm and reflect upon activities done by other students and see how they can be implemented for different age groups

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