We had a great weekend! How about yourself? I hope all went well for you and family! :) We also got a chance to practice our math skills this weekend.
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Here is a descriptive list of engaging preschool math activities that we did:
1. Number Practice - count numbers out loud by placing counters/manipulatives in a row or in a pile. I used an egg carton but you can use just about anything (i.e. ice cube tray, plate, empty jewellery container, etc.) I like using an egg carton as my son can hear the manipulative drop in the box and move to the next number. It adds a visual, auditory, and kinesthetic component to the learning experience.
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2. Color Sorting - In this activity my son sorted the manipulatives (buttons) according to color. It is always a good idea to use a tray or container with sections to help your child sort easily. Sorting is an essential early math skill as it teaches your child to identify and categorize objects. You can also sort in other ways according to size, features, names, types, and other categories.
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3. Number Writing Practice - if your child is ready then you can start number writing practice. This will help strengthen your child's hand muscle control.
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4. Show in Different Ways - for this activity you can informally test their knowledge by asking them to show you other ways of representing something. In this instance, my son showed the number zero using his fingers. Your child can also show you through body movement, sing-a-song or poem, using their fingers, drawing, etc.
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5. Mazes - doing mazes is a great fine motor activity for building strong hand muscle control. It is also a great handwriting practice starter activity for early learners. There are many different maze activities that are either educational or 'fun'. My son loves mazes and we do them all the time as a transition activity.
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6. "Power of Ten" - this is the best research based program to teach number counting and other math skills like addition, subtraction, and multiplication. I made my own cards to practice basic skills. First, I had my son demonstrate the five colored squared card by placing manipulatives similarly in an egg carton. The rule is that you have to use an egg carton with ten boxes (snip off the two extras). You will start from the bottom left and go upwards as you place your manipulatives in the egg carton. It took some tries for my son to grasp the concept but he is doing well now. Slowly, I will add more learning games or skills to our routine for teaching math skills using the "Power of Ten" method.
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7. Number Match - we matched our "Power of Ten" cards to number flash cards for additional number recognition practice.
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I have been focusing a lot on preschool math skills. I want my son to always be on top of the game when he starts school next year. I am a bit anxious and nervous but I hope I can help my son do well in school. Any tips or suggestions from other moms out there? Let me know...
Annie
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