Explain the importance of math instruction with young children.
Central Objective: Explain the importance of math instruction for young children in early childhood education and child care centers. Supporting Elements: Identify the key reasons why math instruction matters for early learners, including building number sense, problem-solving skills, and early mathematical literacy.Trainings incorporating this outcome
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120 hours courses
12 CEUs2 hours courses
Related Outcomes
- Identify the importance of math instruction with young children.
- Explain developed methods to teach children a large body of general knowledge that supports emerging math skills
- Explain appropriate techniques for supervising and guiding young children in childcare.
- Explain mental health and its Indicators in infants and young children.
- Explain safety guidelines involved when planning sensory activities for young children.
- Explain the possible causes and results of traumatic brain injury in infants and young children.
- Explain how divorce and separation affect young children.
- Explains how materials and experiences support the developmental needs of young children.
- Explain the importance of providing a variety of developmentally appropriate activities, including play, to support the science skills of all children.
- Explain how materials and experiences support the developmental needs of young children.
- Describe the importance of providing opportunities for children to practice independence.
- Demonstrate understanding of the importance of collaboration with other professionals involved in the care and education of all children and youth
- Identify different learning styles of young children
- Recognize the importance of a positive and respectful attitude in working with all children and their families.
- Demonstrate an understanding of brain development in young children.
- Explain the concept of quality in and the importance of early childhood programs.
- Explain the importance of two-way communication.
- Define social emotional development in young children
- Define active play in the early childhood classroom and describe its benefits for young children.
- Demonstrate understanding of children's general knowledge that supports emerging math skills
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