.25 CEU

Five Little Kids Went Out to Play: Building Outdoor Math Curriculum for Young Children (0-5) PLC

A simple walk in the woods, a spin around the neighborhood, or simply time spent playing in a backyard space can expose children to limitless opportunities for math play. Count steps, trees, or bugs. Compare lengths of sticks, or build patterns with acorns and rocks. Identify shapes found in nature, or make some of your own using natural materials. The possibilities are endless.

Educators know that young children, learn best when they are engaged, having fun, and free from stress and anxiety. With this in mind, early childhood educators can choose to create curriculum for children that aims to encourage these feelings for children, while also giving them the freedom to move their bodies, breathe fresh air, and engage deeply with the natural world around them. In this workshop, educators of young children, infants through older preschoolers, will discuss the benefits of outdoor play and learning, explore math concepts and how we can build math skills outdoors, and apply new understanding to outdoor math curriculum development.
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Upon enrollment in this training, you will have 2 weeks to complete all course content and submit your evaluation. Once the training is successfully completed, a .25 CEU certificate will be issued.

100% of this training will address the issues of “diverse learners”

Learning Outcomes

After completing this training, participants should be able to:
  • Review research and understandings of the benefits of outdoor and nature-based learning.
  • Review and understand and mathematics skill development in young children.
  • Form a plan to approach math curriculum in an outdoor classroom.

The Institute for Education and Professional Development, Inc.

The Institute for Education and Professional Development, Inc. was established in 2005 to provide professional development and consultation services to early childhood programs and educators. We work collaboratively with programs, educators, and agencies to improve the quality of education and care for young children and families.

IEPD has master instructors who provide training, coaching and mentoring services. Each of the IEPD instructors receives training on adult learning principles, training design and delivery, and evaluation. All of the IEPD instructors have worked in the field of early childhood education, bringing their own experiences and "lessons learned" to the training.

Our trainings are fun, engaging, and are filled with important information and resources. We want to work with you, hear your stories, successes and challenges, and provide assistance to help you in your work.
Patrick Jones - Course author
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