Build Math Into Your Child's Day

Studies show that a child’s math skills at kindergarten entry predict future academic success. As parents, we can give our kids a head start by helping them get comfortable with math concepts like measuring and counting at home.

 

Cook something together--I see here that we need 2 cups of flour. Can you help me scoop two cups?

 

Build something together--How many feathers are you going to glue onto your picture? Do you have more than I do? Or, do you have less?
I’m going to make a pattern with my beads.  Red/Blue, Red/Blue, Red/Blue. What kind of pattern are you making?

 

Play card games together— Do you have a 6? Go Fish!!