Transitional Kindergarten focuses on early math exploration through play and hands-on learning. Children begin to notice patterns, recognize numbers, and explore shapes and measurement. By the end of the year, students can typically:
Recognize and name numbers
Count sets of objects (up to 20)
Compare groups (more, less, same)
Sort and classify by color, shape, and size
Recognize, name, and build simple shapes
Explore measurement using everyday objects (longer/shorter, heavier/lighter)
Begin solving very simple addition or subtraction problems using objects