Early Math Interest Forum (EMIF)

NAEYC's Early Math Interest Forum (EMIF) is an interest group facilitated by volunteers from across the United States who are interested in supporting early math education.

• Carrie S. Cutler, U of Houston (2023 lead)
• Toni Galassini, CPS (2023 lead)
• Lisa Ginet, Erikson Institute
• Alissa Lange, EC STEM Lab
• Ashley Lewis Presser, EDC
• Kristen Reed, EDC
• Jessica Young, EDC
  
  

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EMIF Bi-Monthly Virtual Meetups

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2023 Series

Hosted by: NAEYC's Early Math Interest Forum (EMIF)


Free virtual meetups on topics in early childhood mathematics education. Led by EMIF's Co-Facilitators. Registration required.


Meetup #5 - Integrating Early Math Meaningfully with Science and Engineering
Thurs, Sep 14, 2023
7pm ET


Meetup #4 - Young Mathematicians: Playful Math for Home and School
Tues, July 25, 2023
6:30pm ET

• Email for Presentation Deck and Resources & Recording

Meetup #3 - Math Throughout the Day
Thurs, May 25, 2023
7:30pm ET

 

Meetup #2 - Math Talks in Pre-K
Wed, March 22, 2023
7:30pm ET

• Presentation Deck and Resources
• Recording

Meetup #1 - Pump up the Math Using Picture Books
Wed, Jan 25, 2023
7:30pm ET
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NAEYC Membership encouraged but not required for attendance at these events

Webinars

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​Math-Positive Games and Activities for PreK-2nd Grade
Hosted by: NAEYC's Early Math Interest Forum (EMIF)

​Led by: Dr. Carrie Cutler & Kristen Reed

Wednesday, May 12th, 3pm, 2021 EDT

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​Preschool Math in a STEM Context
Hosted by: NAEYC's Early Math Interest Forum (EMIF)

​Led by: Dr. Alissa Lange, EC STEM Lab Director and EMIF Co-Facilitator

Math content starting at 9:22
​Examples start at 17:19

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An Introduction to STEM in Preschool Library Programming:
What It Is, Why Do It, and How to Get Started

Hosted by: Dr. Alissa Lange, EC STEM Lab Director and MASST creator

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Blogs

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Engaging Preschoolers in STEM: It's Easier Than You Think

DREME Network

Written by: Dr. Alissa Lange, EC STEM Lab Director

​Dr. Lange writes about STEM for preschoolers, drawing from collaboration between ECE students and preschool teachers at the Child Study Center.