Mathematical Foundations - Birth Through Kindergarten (EDU-267)

This course introduces the fundamental concepts, developmental progressions, and instructional approaches that support early mathematical learning from birth through kindergarten. Emphasis is placed on understanding how young children construct number sense, spatial reasoning, and problem-solving skills through play, exploration, and meaningful everyday experiences aligned with the North Carolina Foundations for Early Learning and Development. Upon completion, students should be able to design and implement developmentally appropriate learning experiences that foster curiosity, mathematical thinking, and early numeracy; integrate math into daily routines and play; and adapt instruction to meet the diverse needs of young students.