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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Line up three dolls or stuffed animals. Sing along with Elmo and point to them one by one each time he sings "First, second, third, you see!"
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Make an obstacle course with your child where you need to go between things! Try going between the couch and the television, or between a table and a chair. What else can you go between?
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At the end of activities you do with your child today, have a number 10 countdown! Just before it's time to clean up or transition, count together from 10 to 1. Then you're done!
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Create your own collecting adventure! Hide blocks around the room and give your child clues to find them. Use language such as ?under the table,? ?between the chairs,? and ?next to the couch.?
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Celebrate the number 4! Together with your child, practice counting sets of 4. You might count 4 wheels on a car, 4 sides of a square, or 4 legs on a chair!
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