Students will understand the development in the young child and apply this knowledge in the areas of: early numeracy and science. Techniques for observing, developing, and advancing of higher order thinking in young children will be demonstrated through planned activities. Students will use developmentally appropriate activities to build a differentiated learning environment. This course will include a lesson demonstration, by the student, with a child of their choosing. This course must be taken with ECE 252 Childcare Internship II.