Math

Have a positive attitude toward math.

Practice counting: Anytime, anywhere.

Make it real: Use real world items to represent amounts (buttons, pasta, coins, crayons, etc.)

Sort and classify objects: Look for patterns; understanding and identifying patterns helps with problem solving.

Cook and bake with your child: This requires the use of measurement, temperature and time.

Play games: Games are full of problem solving. They require the use of logic, strategy, probability and chance.

Identify geometric shapes: Find shapes in your environment. Try to recreate the shapes using paper or other household items.

Technology and math: Use technology for academic purposes. There are many apps available that focus on math.