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Number Concept for Educators
Small ideas. Big mathematical futures.
Deepen your understanding of how children develop number sense, and gain research-informed strategies to make early mathematics meaningful, engaging and accessible for every learner.
Turn everyday moments into powerful mathematical learning
The Number Concept for Educators course, offered by CTLM (Center for Teaching and Learning Mathematics), is designed to deepen educators' understanding of how children develop number sense and how to effectively support that development through research-informed, practical strategies.
Drawing on the latest research and real classroom examples, this course equips you with tools to make early mathematics meaningful, engaging and accessible for all learners.
- Grounded in current early-years mathematics research
- Built from real classroom examples and strategies
- Practical tools you can use in your setting straight away
“When educators understand number, children see more than digits — they see possibilities.”
— Mathematics for AllFive practical shifts in your teaching
Each module builds on the last, moving from understanding the research to applying it in your own setting.
Understand
Key principles of number development in early childhood, from birth to age eight.
Apply
Research-informed strategies to build number sense through play and everyday routines.
Support
Diverse learners in your room, including children with additional needs.
Use
Practical activities and downloadable resources you can bring into your setting this week.
Assess
Ways to observe, assess and extend children's mathematical thinking over time.
Everything you need to know
Format
Online (self-paced) or in-person
Duration
6 weeks, approximately 15 hours total
Includes
Video modules, practical activities, downloadable resources and a certificate of completion
Facilitated by
Experienced early years and primary education specialists
Built for anyone shaping how young children meet number
- Early childhood educators
- Teachers — preschool, kindergarten, early primary
- Teacher aides and support staff
- Anyone passionate about building strong mathematical foundations
Ready to make a difference?
Join CTLM and give the children in your care stronger foundations for a lifetime of mathematical thinking.
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