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Early Math Learning Institutes: Hands-On Teacher Professional Development

Duration: 3:10
Published: 2026-04-14
Produced by: Idaho AEYC Professional Development

Early math skills are one of the strongest predictors of overall academic success. Idaho AEYC hosts regional full-day Early Math Learning Institutes where preschool teachers, infant-toddler educators, and home providers learn hands-on, play-based strategies to integrate math into everyday classroom routines.

Key Video Highlights & Takeaways

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Provides Idaho STARS professional development hours and CEU training credits.

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Focuses on hands-on geometry, pattern recognition, and number sense for young learners.

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Includes math toolkits and classroom manipulative kits for participating educators.

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Math in early childhood isn't about worksheets — it's about active exploration, sorting, and patterns.

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Idaho AEYC's Early Math Learning Institutes bring teachers together for collaborative, hands-on learning.

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Educators leave with practical classroom strategies and free math manipulative kits for their students.

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Join an upcoming Early Math Learning Institute in your region on our statewide calendar.

Target Audiences
Early Educators Community Partners
Topics & Tags
#Early Math #Professional Development #Teacher Training #Core Competencies