An important skill for preschoolers to learn is how to count and how to make meaning with numbers. When kids can count objects with meaning, or the ability to match one object to one other object, they have the skill of one-to-one correspondence. One way to practice this is with counting mats. I've created some for an easy, hands-on way to practice this math skill. I hope you'll enjoy them, too! Benefits to Counting Mats hands-on activity for practicing counting works on the skill … [Read more...]
15 Hands-On Math Activities for Preschoolers
Math is so fun to teach to preschoolers because there are a lot of daily activities that incorporate math. Preschoolers don't need worksheets for math...they should learn through play and hands-on activities. 1. Patterns with Bears Counting Bears are a great math manipulative to use with preschoolers. You can sort, count, or use them with patterns. I created some pattern cards to help with this. The first page is an AB pattern, meaning two colors alternate in the pattern. The second page … [Read more...]