• CONT253: Supporting Literacy and Numeracy Development in the Early Years

CONT253: Supporting Literacy and Numeracy Development in the Early Years

Please note that this course is not eligible for a refund, should you wish to drop the course at any point.

This short, self-guided course is designed for early childhood educators in childcare and kindergarten settings. Its focus is the development of literacy and numeracy skills in early learners and explores strategies for supporting a classroom environment that embeds literacy and numeracy in its routines.

In this course, learners will become more familiar with how children learn and to recognize literacy and numeracy skills in early learners. They’ll have opportunities to problem-solve through scenarios and to demonstrate their understanding of play-based learning, including child-directed guided play.

Topics include

  • Pedagogy and curriculum
  • Literacy and numeracy skills in early learners
  • Play-based learning
  • Classroom environment
  • Planning literacy and numeracy for full-day kindergarten

Course Schedule

Session Course Dates Registration Deadline Payment Deadline
Late Winter 2025 Feb 17, 2025 – Apr 18, 2025 Feb 11, 2025 at 4pm ET Feb 13, 2025 at 4pm ET
Winter 2025 Jan 20, 2025 – Apr 04, 2025 Jan 10, 2025 at 4pm ET Jan 16, 2025 at 4pm ET
Spring 2025 Apr 07, 2025 – Jun 06, 2025 Mar 28, 2025 at 4pm ET Apr 03, 2025 at 4pm ET
Late Spring 2025 May 05, 2025 – Jun 27, 2025 Apr 25, 2025 at 4pm ET May 01, 2025 at 4pm ET
Summer 2025 Jun 23, 2025 – Aug 08, 2025 Jun 13, 2025 at 4pm ET Jun 19, 2025 at 4pm ET

Late Winter 2025

  • Dates: Feb 17, 2025 – Apr 18, 2025
  • Deadline: Feb 11, 2025 at 4pm ET
  • Payment Due: Feb 13, 2025 at 4pm ET

Winter 2025

  • Dates: Jan 20, 2025 – Apr 04, 2025
  • Deadline: Jan 10, 2025 at 4pm ET
  • Payment Due: Jan 16, 2025 at 4pm ET

Spring 2025

  • Dates: Apr 07, 2025 – Jun 06, 2025
  • Deadline: Mar 28, 2025 at 4pm ET
  • Payment Due: Apr 03, 2025 at 4pm ET

Late Spring 2025

  • Dates: May 05, 2025 – Jun 27, 2025
  • Deadline: Apr 25, 2025 at 4pm ET
  • Payment Due: May 01, 2025 at 4pm ET

Summer 2025

  • Dates: Jun 23, 2025 – Aug 08, 2025
  • Deadline: Jun 13, 2025 at 4pm ET
  • Payment Due: Jun 19, 2025 at 4pm ET

Application Requirements

This course has no application requirements.

Course Materials

This course has no required resources.

Accommodations

Applicants who require special accommodations are asked to:

  • Contact us at least 1 week prior to the start of the course to allow enough time for appropriate accommodations to be made.
  • Provide necessary documentation upon request.