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Everyday Math for Preschoolers

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As parents and teachers, we have many opportunities every day to engage young children in fun math activities, helping them develop basic life skills and aid brain development. Children love to learn new concepts, but they get bored quickly, so be creative! Introduce novel learning experiences and stimulate their natural curiosity, and you will inspire a love of learning.

It's never too early to start! Children as young as three months old can comprehend the differences in numbers. Hands-on learning can be fun if it is kept simple. There are many benefits, such as encouraging physical activity, developing problem solving skills, and building self-confidence.

Here are some ideas for keeping children interested in learning activities;

  • Stack blocks and count how high they can go before falling over.
  • Roll dice and match with the number of cars or dinosaurs.
  • String beads on pipe cleaners.
  • Count the number of red cars on the road.
  • Match the number on a card with the number of dry pasta.
  • How many times can you toss a water balloon before it bursts?
  • Have them count their steps.
  • Create a simple parking lot with numbered spaces and numbered cars.
  • Play with dominoes.
  • Create patterns with colored blocks for your child to recreate.
  • Count the number of items in your shopping cart.
  • Play board games that require rolling dice and counting spaces.
  • Let your child help you cook by using measuring cups.

Children love to learn new things, and math concepts help boost their self-confidence. The teachers at Endless Discoveries Child Development Center incorporate number fun in many activities throughout the day.

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