Method
Online Traditional
Term
SPRING
Units
2.0 QUARTER UNITS
Cost
$360

Skills you will gain

  • Early Childhood Math Standards: Understand and apply California math standards for preschool and kindergarten.
  • Recognizing Patterns: Explore natural patterns and their relevance in math education.
  • Hands-On Learning Techniques: Implement interactive activities that engage young learners in math concepts.
  • Math & Art Integration: Connect math principles to artistic expression for enriched learning experiences.
  • Developmentally Appropriate Methods: Identify and apply effective, age-appropriate methods for teaching math to young children.

Course Description


This course focuses on teaching math to young children and covers California math standards for early childhood. You'll participate in hands-on activities and create exciting math games for young children. The course also addresses how young children recognize patterns in nature and how you can connect math to art. With ample instructor modeling, you'll practice ways to create unforgettable moments of discovery, enchantment, and magic by studying geometric patterns and numbers. This course is recommended for teachers, parents, and caregivers of preschoolers and kindergartners. A strong background in mathematics is not required.

Topics

  • Curriculum principles for early childhood mathematics
  • Mathematical learning for children ages 3 through 8
  • Mathematical processes in early childhood curriculum
  • Promoting development of key skills and concepts through math play
Syllabus Library
Jessica Roth
Jessica Roth
May. 7 - Jun. 18, Thursday, 12:01am - 11:59pm
  • Online Traditional Complete online with instructor-set deadlines.
ECED.X316.(814)
Schedule
Date Start Time End Time Meeting Type Location
Thu, 05-07-2026 12:01am 12:02pm Online Traditional ONLINE
Thu, 06-18-2026 11:58pm 11:59pm Online Traditional ONLINE
 

Online Traditional courses have a structured learning environment and fixed deadlines. This course is largely self-study with instructor guidance and includes online learning modules, assignments, and/or quizzes. All course materials and assignments will be available on Canvas, our learning management system.

For this section, student access begins on May 7. All course work must be completed by 11:59 pm on June 18, 2026.

You will be granted access in Canvas to your course site and course materials approximately 24 hours prior to the published start date of the course.

Required Text:
The Young Child and Mathematics, Juanita V. Copley, 2010. ISBN: 9781928896685

Recommended Text:

California Preschool Curriculum Framework: Social-emotional development. Language and literacy. English-language development. Mathematics; California Child Development Division, California. Department of Education; 2010-01-01. ISBN: 9780801116827

This course applies to these programs:

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