Learning shapes starts with something very simple: noticing. A child sees a round plate, a square window, a triangle on a sign, or a rectangle on a book cover. When … Read more
Learning to write numbers takes time. A preschooler may recognize the number 5, count 5 objects correctly, and still struggle to make a 5 with a pencil. That’s normal. Number … Read more
Subtraction is much easier for a preschooler when they can actually see something disappear. Put 4 toy animals on the floor. Take 1 away. Then ask, “How many are left?” … Read more
Simple addition can be surprisingly fun when a child gets to move the objects, make a little story, and find the answer for themselves. For preschoolers, I like starting with … Read more
Math for preschoolers can happen almost anywhere. You can sort laundry, compare the sizes of toys, build a tower, share snacks, look for shapes around the house, or figure out … Read more
Counting starts long before a child sits down with a math worksheet. You can count socks while folding laundry, steps while walking, crackers during snack time, or toy animals during … Read more
Learning to recognize numbers takes time. A preschooler might happily count from 1 to 10 and still pause when you point to the number 7. That’s normal. Number recognition means … Read more
“Which plate has more?” “Which one has less?” These questions can turn an ordinary play session into a little math lesson. Preschoolers are beginning to notice that one group can … Read more
Cooking with a preschooler can turn an ordinary snack into a little learning session. Your child can pour, scoop, stir, mash, squeeze, spread, count, and follow simple directions while you … Read more
Where does a bird sleep? Where does a rabbit hide? Does a fish have a home? What about a bee? Preschoolers ask questions like these all the time, like my … Read more