Daily Routines

Find the Math: When walking, driving, or on public transportation, notice shapes and numbers in the world around you.

Talk About the Math: What shapes do you see in the signs we're passing? How do you know that is a triangle? What number is on that license plate?

Find the Math: While getting dressed, talk about sizes, shapes, and patterns on clothing.

Talk About the Math: “Look at the pattern on your shirt! it goes: narrow blue stripe then wide green stripe. Now, you show me what comes next. What other patterns do you see?”

Find the Math: When your child is drawing, notice and compare different sizes.

Talk About the Math: What is the biggest thing in your picture? What is the smallest? That horse looks so tall next to the short dog!

Find the Math: When following a recipe, count out how many ingredients you need.

Talk About the Math: We need three eggs. Can you get three eggs for me? We need a cupcake for everyone in the family. How many cupcakes do we need?