A solid understanding of mathematical concepts in early childhood is crucial because early mathematical knowledge is closely linked to later academic success.
Here are 3 easy ways you can boost your child's math skills at home:
1. Magical math moments
If you've ever tried to teach numbers with a four-year-old child, you already know that this method isn't particularly effective...
Luckily, math is everywhere – and sometimes just a moment is enough! Counting socks while folding laundry? Math. Sorting individual socks from largest to smallest? Math, too. These small everyday moments add up over time to valuable learning experiences.
2. Math while eating
Cooking and baking offer numerous mathematical opportunities: reading recipes, weighing quantities, counting forks for the table, or dividing cake slices fairly – "Who gets the biggest piece?"
Allowing your child to help in the kitchen allows them to actively apply and deepen their math skills. Use math terms specifically—nothing complicated, but words like "bigger," "smaller," "equally divided," "half," or "quarter" are great for children to understand and use themselves.
3. Using technology – Robin the raccoon
Mathematical concepts require time, practice, and (lots of) repetition to master.
In recent years, educational experts—from the University of Bristol to Harvard Medical School—have highlighted the benefits of game-based learning. Studies show that educational games help people of all ages strengthen their skills and internalize mathematical concepts through repetition and practice.
Robin's World of Number was developed by British teachers to help children gain a deeper understanding of fundamental concepts such as counting, addition, number decomposition, shape recognition and more.
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- Learning to read and write
- Support with sound-letter assignment (phonics)
- Improving mathematical understanding in early childhood (EYFS)
- Help in understanding emotions
- Improving your child's handwriting
- Promotion of fine motor skills
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Brigid is a primary school teacher with over ten years of experience in state and private education in the UK and the Middle East. She specializes in early childhood education and working with neurodiverse learners.
