1st Six Weeks

Kindergarten Math Resources for families

1-Minute Introduction Videos for Parents

Subitize- to instantly recognize the number being represented by a small quantity of objects in random and organized arrangements

Video: What is "subitizing"?

Game: Concentration

Printable Subitizing Cards

For example, say, "Count to 30, beginning with 12."

Printable Counting Cards

Number Chart 1-30

During snack time, encourage your child to arrange and count up to five crackers (or other small snack foods) in a line, a circle, and a scattered configuration.
Have your child practice counting other groups of up to 5 objects in his/her environment.

Game: Counting Objects up to 5

Using 12 note cards, write the numbers 0 through 5 on 6 of the note cards and draw 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5 objects on the other 6 note cards. Shuffle the cards and lay them facedown in rows of 3 on the table. Have your child pick two cards trying to match the numbers. If he or she make a match have them say the number out loud and take the cards. If not, flip them back over and try again.

Identify Numbers

Writing Numbers 0 - 5

Represent Numbers on a Five Frame

Ask your child to count a group of up to 5 objects and tell how many: “There are four blocks!” Then have him separate the objects into two groups of different quantities: “I separated 4 blocks into 1 block and 3 blocks.”
Have your child to use small objects to show various number combinations for numbers 2 through 5. For example, if the whole is 4 beans, your child might break it apart into 3 beans and 1 bean.

How-To Video: Decompose 5

Make 5 on a Five Frame

Virtual Tool: Five Frame

As you set the table, count the plates (or any group of items, as long as there are 5 or fewer). Ask your child, “If I set down one more plate, how many plates will be on the table?” Also ask, “If there were one less, how many would we have?”
Gather two small groups of beans, buttons, or counters. Include one more item in the first group than the second. Say, “Let’s count the beans in this group...four! Now, let’s count the beans in this group...three!” Ask your child, “Which group has one less?”

How-To Video: Which is More?

Molly's More or Less Quest

Game: More or Less?

Help your child look for and describe shapes in common objects
Use uncooked spaghetti, string, pipe cleaners, or sticks to make various shapes. Ask your child, “How many corners (or sides) does this shape have?” Because shapes come in many sizes and orientations, create some examples that are atypical to broaden your child’s understanding of different shapes.

Printable Cards: Can you find this shape?

Shape Hunt

The Highlight Zone Game

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