Math Readiness

Practice counting objects using one-to-one correspondence by counting objects, such as M&M's, cheerios, blocks, toys, etc.

Practice rote counting.

Play board games, such as Candy Land and Chutes and Ladders.

Play card games such as UNO.

Play Number Memory.

Play Number BINGO.

Play Shape BINGO.

Put numbers 1-10 in order using magnetic numbers.

Put things in order from smallest to biggest.

Roll play-dough into snakes, and then form into shapes.

Draw shapes on paper.

Parents can draw dots on paper to form a shape. Then the child can connect the dots to create the shape.

Go on a shape hunt. There are shapes everywhere in our homes.

Sort items, such as socks, silverware, toys, miscellaneous items. Count the items. After the items are sorted, identify which pile has more than or less than.

Do simple patterns with your child.