The “M” in STEAM: Introducing Math to Young Children
Training to help you bring math to life with infants, toddlers, and preschoolers.
This course applies to infants, toddlers, and preschoolers.
Bring math to life in your early childhood classroom with playful, hands-on learning experiences. This course shows you how to weave numeracy, patterns, measurement, shapes, and problem-solving into everyday routines, stories, music, and outdoor play.
You’ll gain practical strategies to overcome math anxiety, support diverse learners, and confidently guide infants, toddlers, and preschoolers in building a strong foundation for future success—all while keeping learning joyful and engaging.
This course is offered in our online format and includes audio narration in most course sections:
Acceptance information
This course is accepted for child care professional development training requirements in most states and for the CDA credential and for CDA renewal training requirements.
Learning outcomes
After completing this course you will be able to:
- Explain the importance of math in early childhood education
- Recognize foundational concepts in early math learning
- Identify ways to introduce early math concepts in a play-based curriculum
Topics covered include:
- Principles of children’s learning and the role of the teacher in math development
- Understanding numeracy and overcoming math anxiety in teaching
- Sorting, quantity, comparison, and patterns in early childhood classrooms
- Teaching measurement, data analysis, and spatial relationships through play
- Introducing geometric shapes, properties, and transformations
- Supporting early coding skills without digital tools
- Building early math skills in infants, toddlers, and preschoolers
- Strategies for math with dual language learners (DLLs)
- Integrating math into books, music, pretend play, cooking, and outdoor activities
- Selecting and using manipulatives and math materials effectively
How Care Courses® Training Works: Details & Support
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Course Details & Support
Prerequisites
- Language: Fluent reading and writing in the language of instruction (English or Spanish).
- Technology: Internet access and a web-enabled device (computer, smartphone, or tablet).
Access & Completion Deadline
- This training expires 12 months from the date of purchase.
- To receive a certificate of completion, you must successfully finish the course before the expiration date.
Learning Methods
- Read instructor-written material
- Watch videos
- Listen to audio segments
Assessments
- Multiple-choice quizzes
- Written assignments
Requirements for CEUs and Clock Hours
To earn CEUs and Clock Hours for a course, you must:
- Agree to and acknowledge our Honor Code & Policy
- Follow all instructions for written assignments
- Demonstrate comprehension of the course content
- Achieve the passing score specified in your course.
Quizzes and Assessments
- If your score falls below the passing mark, a trainer will review your work. If needed, you may be asked to speak with a trainer.
- You will have a second chance to retake any quiz or assessment.
- If you do not pass on your second attempt, contact us at info@carecourses.com. We will review your course and follow up directly.
- All quizzes are open book; all answers are found in the course material.
Certificates
- Official Care Courses certificates of completion record your clock hours and CEUs.
- Certificates are available in the My Courses area of your account.
- Please note: All course and certificate dates and times are on Eastern Time.
Getting Started
- See how our training works on the training process page.
- Watch our course navigation video for a quick tour of the online portal.
- Free Unlimited Assistance
- We’re here to help with training, billing, and technical support questions.
- Phone: 1-800-685-7610 (Mon–Fri, 9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. Eastern)
- Email: info@CareCourses.com or techsupport@CareCourses.com (days, evenings, and weekends)
About Care Courses
- Care Courses offers over 50 professional development courses and one non-credit training tutorial on the CDA process.
- All professional development courses include clock hours, CEUs, and an official online certificate of completion.
- (The free CDA tutorial does not offer clock hours or a certificate.)
Tuition & Bundles
- Course tuition entitles one person to receive the clock hours and CEUs granted upon successful completion.
- Bundle pricing covers tuition for all courses included in the bundle.
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