The “M” in STEAM: Introducing Math to Young Children
Course Description
August 2025: New Course!
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 for: Early childhood educators who work with infants, toddlers, and preschoolers. It is ideal for those who want to confidently integrate math into play-based learning, support diverse learners, and create engaging, developmentally appropriate experiences that build a strong foundation for children’s future success in math.
See the course topics listed below for more information on what you’ll learn.
Course formats
This course is offered in our fully online format. It includes audio narration in most course sections. Click here to learn more about Care Courses’ training formats.
Acceptance information
This course is accepted in Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Dakota, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington DC, Washington State, Wisconsin, West Virginia, and Wyoming.
Note: This course is still being submitted for approval toward child care training requirements in North Carolina, Ohio, Rhode Island, and Texas.
Learning outcomes
After completing The “M” in STEAM: Introducing Math to Young Children, 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 in The “M” in STEAM: Introducing Math to Young Children:
- 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
Prerequisites
Must be able to fluently read and write English.
Instructional methodology
Read written material, view videos, listen to audio segments.
Assessment methods
Multiple choice quiz and written assignments.
Completion deadline
This training expires 12 months from the date of purchase. Courses must be successfully completed by their expiration date in order for the student to receive a certificate.
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