Math
Young children learn that numbers represent amounts, can be used to compare things, and can be used to solve problems through basic adding and subtracting. They also learn how to measure and compare objects, recognize shapes by their features, use position words (next to, under), and recognize and complete patterns.
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Pick a number of the day and look for that number all around your home and neighborhood. Try to find the number in books, street signs, elevators, and stores.
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Go on an addition expedition! Walk around your neighborhood and add things that you see. Try counting how many black cars you see on a block, and add it to how many blue cars you see on that block!
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Count the objects in each of Mumford's magical clouds. Which cloud has more items? Which cloud has less? How do you know?
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The next time your family has a meal together, ask your child to help you set the table. Remind her that you need one plate, fork, spoon, and cup for each person.
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Practice adding with your fingers! You can put up 4 fingers, and then add 2 more. How many fingers are there altogether? Then, put up 3 more fingers. How many fingers are there now?
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Count backwards to zero! Put five pieces of a healthy snack on a plate and have your child count down after each one is eaten. When you reach zero, talk about how zero means there are none left.
