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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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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Elmo's World Games
Welcome to Elmo's World! Play six different mini-games about shapes with Elmo.
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Go on a shape hunt! Explore the shapes around you, such as a door shaped like a rectangle and a clock shaped like a circle. Draw pictures of the shapes you find to create your own shape book!
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Abby and Cookie Monster Subtract Cookies
Abby uses magic to show Cookie Monster how to subtract.
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Play your own subtraction game! Help your child draw 9 cookies on paper, and cut them out for her. As you give away cookies to people or to stuffed animals, encourage her to count how many are left.
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Before you play, ask your child how many sheep she thinks will put Telly to sleep. When he falls asleep, ask whether the number of sheep is higher, lower, or the same as her guess.
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Make a number collage. Pick a number from the game and write it on a piece of paper. Find that number of objects, such as 5 cotton balls or 9 leaves, and tape them to the page. Count them out loud!
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Create your own shape pattern challenge. Make a simple pattern such as square, circle, square, circle, square ? and ask your child what comes next. Try making harder patterns with three shapes.
