34 Curriculum & Learning Environment 3. Curriculum (continued) 6. Learning about Mathematics Level 1 Recognize the importance of providing developmentally appropriate opportunities for each child to explore and play with hands-on experiences and concrete materials related to mathematics. CLE 3.6.1 Level 2 Understand the importance of providing a variety of developmentally appropriate activities to support the mathematical skills of children. CLE 3.6.2 Level 3 Implement mathematics activities based on the on-going formative assessment of children’s abilities, interests, and individual learning needs. Develop, plan, and create an environment which supports children’s development of: o Counting and cardinality o Determining quantity o Sorting and classifying o Sorting o Creating sets o Measuring o Exploring addition and subtraction o Spatial reasoning and shapes o Making Patterns Clearly align mathematics activities with the Arizona Early Learning Standards; Arizona Infant and Toddler Developmental Guidelines; Program Guidelines for High Quality Early Education: Birth through Kindergarten; and/ or Arizona Academic Standards, as appropriate. Develop and plan play- based mathematic activities that are integrated with other curriculum content areas across multiple domains and that facilitate gradual and continuous development of mathematical skills. Using observation and assessment data plan mathematic activities for children that are appropriate to the developmental level and learning abilities of individual children. Model skills that promote the mathematical skills of children and adults Ensure that the planning, implementation and facilitation of mathematic activities are appropriate, culturally responsive, and adapted for children with special needs for each and every child in your care. CLE 3.6.3 Level 4 Analyze, evaluate, and modify the mathematics curriculum in order to facilitate continuous curriculum improvements and ensure implementation of evidenced based best practices derived from research. CLE 3.6.4 Level 5 Analyze, evaluate, articulate, and apply current knowledge, theories, research, and best practices regarding the development of mathematical skills by young children. Advocate for licensing regulations and quality standards to ensure children experience best practices to enhance the development of mathematical skills. CLE 3.6.5