Hands-On Excitement: Manipulatives for Teaching Young Children Math
Course Learning Objectives
After participating in this course, you will be able to:
- Explain the importance of using manipulatives as a learning tool
- Identify appropriate manipulatives for each of the five strands of mathematics
- List correct practices for using manipulatives in the classroom
- Describe specific activities that use manipulatives for each strand
Includes:
schedule 1 Hour
star_outline 0.10 CEUs
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computer 1 year unlimited access
verified_user Certificate of completion
face Early childhood training approval
Description
Manipulatives are more than just fun – they're a fantastic learning tool for young children. First, though, you have to know what makes a manipulative appropriate for teaching different math concepts, and where you can find useful and inexpensive items. Once you build up your supply, you're ready to read some sample activities and begin designing your own.
Not all courses are approved for early care and education in every state. Please check State and CEU Approvals page for details.