Kindergarten
What will my kindergarten mathematician learn this year?
In kindergarten math, your child will:
count objects and tell how many there are
write numerals 0-20
compare numbers or sets of objects to tell which has more or less
add & subtract quickly and easily to 5
add & subtract within 10 using objects, fingers, drawings, numbers, or equations
solve addition and subtraction story problems
understand that teen numbers are 10 and some more
identify and describe shapes
understand length and weight as something that can be measured
Click here to see the Kindergarten Common Core Math Standards
First and foremost, you should focus on number sense. You can help your child build their math fluency by encouraging flexibility in their thinking. Be curious about the strategies that they try. Ask questions and don't rush to show them "your way".
Here are a few resources for supporting your mathematician: