Book Study: More Than Counting: Standards Edition (webinars and assignments)

Learning Level 1: Introductory/Awareness

Intended Audience – ECSE/General Educators, Paraeducators, Family Members, Family Educators

Description – More Than Counting: Preschool and Kindergarten – Standards Edition offers practical, hands-on math activities aligned with the Illinois Early Learning and Development Standards (IELDS), which are based on national math standards. The book supports all five core content areas—Number and Operations, Algebra, Geometry, Measurement, and Data Analysis & Probability—while integrating the Mathematics Process Standards: Problem Solving, Reasoning, Communication, Connections, and Representation. Each activity includes a Comments and Questions section, along with guidance for accommodations and modifications to support children with disabilities. This book study will include six assignments, each followed by a webinar. Participants will implement at least one activity per chapter (with modifications as needed) and share their experiences during the webinars. Each participant will receive a mailed copy of the book. Space is limited.

Continuing Education – This webinar will provide 15 contact hours for the following:

• Educator License Renewal
• CDA (Child Development Associate) credit in area(s) 2
• CE credit for SLP, *SW, LCPC, PT, and OT professionals
  * Social Work credit will not require passing a post-course quiz.
• Gateways to Opportunity credit in area D (Org. ID# B40093, Event ID# 69983665)

Full participation is required to receive a certificate.