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Idaho Early Math Learning Institutes

 

Idaho Falls | Eastern Idaho Public Health Building | Friday, September 11th 

Coeur d'Alene | North Idaho College Harding Family Center | Friday, September 25th

Boise | Oxford Suites | Friday, October 23rd

 

Join us for a hands-on, one-day institute focused on building strong early math foundations for young children ages 2-5. This opportunity is designed to help educators move beyond activities to understand how children learn math, and how to intentionally support that learning through everyday instruction.

REGISTRATION OPEN!

We are offering this opportunity in 3 different locations. Choose the one closest to you!

 

Why Early Math?

Early math skills are strong predictors of long-term academic success, but math isn’t something extra to add to the day. It’s already present in block play, clean-up time, snack, songs, transitions, and outdoor exploration. When educators intentionally notice, name, and extend the math children are naturally exploring, everyday moments become powerful learning opportunities. This institute blends research with practical classroom application, helping you recognize and build children’s mathematical thinking through daily routines and interactions.

You will experience hands on learning labs that provide knowledge in:

  • Number Sense and Operations

  • Measurement, Comparing and Data

  • Geometry and Spatial Sense

  • Patterning

Who Should Attend?

This institute is for those that work directly with children ages 2-5, including ...

  • Preschool teachers

  • Child care providers

  • Pre-K educators

  • Librarians

If you are an instructional coach, administrator, or other professional that does not work directly with children but would benefit from this professional development, please contact spoirier@idahoaeyc.org for an alternate way to participate in the institutes.

Participants will leave with:

  • A comprehensive participant manual

  • Ready-to-use math activities

  • Practical classroom strategies

  • Language that sparks children's mathematical thinking

  • Family Engagement tools

  • Peer connections across your region

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This professional development opportunity is being led by Marzano Research, nationally recognized early math specialists, with an interactive format and coaching-informed strategies