Number sense - Number sense is the first step in math awareness. It describes the basics of learning about numbers, including counting forwards and backwards in order to understand the relationship between numbers.
Learning numbers through representation or pictures - From a young age, children can build relationships between numbers and represent items.
Adding and subtracting - Adding and subtracting are more advanced skills that should be taught after the introduction of number sense and representation.
Circle Time Math - Circle Time offers a great opportunity to introduce and reinforce math concepts.
Numbers and Operations - Children can work on counting, adding, and subtracting during circle time. Counting by category deepens children’s number sense.
Patterns - Preschoolers enjoy working with rhythmic and visual patterns, and these are a great way to introduce math skills.
Measuring - Comparing various sizes, such as the height or length of arms and legs can help children develop a basic understanding of measurement.
Shape and Space - Encourage children to discuss the shapes they see, by asking them to find items that have triangles, squares, circles and then comparing each shape to notice the differences.