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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Pick something to measure with such as paper towel tubes and ask your child to guess how many tall she is. Have her lie on the floor and measure her with that item from her foot to her head.
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Make octagons! You and your child can create this eight-sided shape by using eight crayons, spoons, or blocks. Each time you make one, count the sides and angles. How many ways can you make octagons?
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Practice counting together! Find a box of crayons or markers and count how many are in the box. Take one or two away and count how many are left.
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Cookie Monster needs help to sort the food patterns at the grocery store.
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The next time you make a snack with your child, ask him to help create a pattern with the foods such as cracker, cheese, cracker, cheese. Then eat your pattern!
