Young children often learn early math, such as counting, by rote
memorization. Memorization is important. It helps us get answers quickly.
However, children need a stronger math foundation to be successful in the years ahead. Often, children learn to count using their ability to remember. What they hear. Children may be able to count to ten but have no idea what “ten” is conceptually. They just know that it is a big number.
Happy Bunnies PreK teaches children math in a developmental sequence in which one skill builds upon the other. Children learn these skills with materials they can touch, taste, and smell as part of their daily activities.
Here are some activities you can do at home that follow the same sequence of skills your child will be learning
at school.
at school.
Attributes: Provide old keys, small boxes, plastic containers, corks, jar lids, and other “junk” for your child to
explore. Discuss the colors, shapes, and sizes of these items.
Position and Location Vocabulary: Talk with your child about where things are located in his or her room.
Point out position and location words such as on, off, in, out, on top of, behind, over, and under.
Classification: Invite your child to help you put away the groceries, fold clothes, and organize dishes
when taken from the dishwasher.
explore. Discuss the colors, shapes, and sizes of these items.
Position and Location Vocabulary: Talk with your child about where things are located in his or her room.
Point out position and location words such as on, off, in, out, on top of, behind, over, and under.
Classification: Invite your child to help you put away the groceries, fold clothes, and organize dishes
when taken from the dishwasher.
