Baltimore City Early Learning

Transitions and routines are an important part of every child's day. Whether it's getting ready for school, cleaning up after playtime, or preparing for bedtime, predictable routines help children feel safe, confident, and ready to learn.

In this 1-hour virtual session, families will learn why transitions can sometimes be challenging for young children and discover practical strategies to make these moments smoother and less stressful. Participants will explore ways to create consistent daily routines at home, support their child's growing independence, and build skills that promote positive behavior and emotional well-being at home and in school.

Tuesday, June 9, 2026
6-7 pm
https://frogstreet.zoom.us/just/87023772799

🌱 Math Seed Number 6: Stairs

Welcome back to our Math Seeds series! Baltimore City Early Learning is looking at how physical movement helps children "feel" math concepts.

This week, we are using Stairs. Whether you are in your home, an apartment building, or at a park, stairs are a built-in tool for counting, recognizing patterns, and understanding height. Look for ways to bring math to life on your next climb!
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Ways to Explore Stair Math:

- Skip Counting: Try skip counting as you climb, saying every other number out loud. This is a great pre-multiplication skill. "We are counting by twos: Two, Four, Six, Eight!"

- Counting with Groups: Practice counting objects that come in groups of two, like shoes. "One pair of shoes means two shoes. Let’s count: Two, four, six shoes total!"

- Spatial Patterns: If you have multiple flights, notice the pattern. You might walk up five steps, turn at the landing, and then walk up five more steps.

- Comparing Directions: Stop on a step and look. Ask your child, "Are we climbing up the stairs or walking down the stairs? Are there more steps in front of us or behind us?"

- Rhythmic Movements: Connect a number to a specific physical movement on each step. You could take one big step for 'two', one normal step for 'four', and one big step for 'six'.

- Sequence Estimation: Before you start climbing, ask your child to guess how many steps are in the flight. "Do you think there are 10 steps or 20 steps?" Count them together to check their estimate.
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Climbing stairs is great for developing gross motor skills, but adding "math talk" turns a simple physical transition into a valuable brain-building exercise.

We have one final Math Seed coming your way soon!