schedule 2 Hours
star_outline 0.20 CEUs
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computer 1 year unlimited access
verified_user Certificate of completion
face Early childhood training approval
This Course Package includes two ProSolutions Training courses Ignite Their Minds: Making Math an Integral Part of your Teaching and Science for Young Children.
Ignite Their Minds: Making Math an Integral Part of your Teaching
In this course you will learn the five areas of math that should be included in an early childhood program and general age guidelines for mathematical thinking milestones. In addition, you will discover a variety of activities for teaching math: some have a math focus while others incorporate math into your daily routine.
Course Learning Objectives:
After participating in this course, you will be able to:
- Define the five content strands for early childhood mathematics established by the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM).
- List general math milestones by age.
- Identify math-centered activities that teach a variety of mathematical topics.
- Describe multiple ways to incorporate math into your program.
Science for Young Children
Young children are ready to learn about the world around them, and small science lessons can help them grow and get them ready for school.
This course will help you understand the importance of a scientific education, introduce you to the basics of science for young children, and even give you some suggestions of fun scientific activities for children 2-5.
Course Learning Objectives:
After completing this course, you will be able to:
- List the four steps of the scientific method
- Describe simple science activities for young children that build on the steps of the scientific method
Not all courses are approved for early care and education in every state. Please check State and CEU Approvals page for details.