Practice Counting with Stickers
Chances are your kindergartner loves stickers. Use that to your advantage with this sneaky and fun activity that helps kids with their counting skills.
Create a Gumdrop Topiary
Who knew math could be so fun? Your preschooler will delight in this counting activity that results in a beautiful holiday decoration for the whole family to enjoy.
Craft a Simple Stick Sled
Reuse old cardboard boxes and popsicle sticks to create a miniature sled that is perfect for pretend play with dolls or action figures. Ignite the imagination of your young child with this three dimensional usable art project!
Make an Addition Equation Board
If your young child is a kinesthetic learner, this addition equation board will be invaluable for teaching him addition facts using just beads and cardboard.
Practice Counting with an Igloo Sculpture
Design and create an art igloo out of clay and other fun materials while practicing counting and simple addition or subtraction equations.
Marshmallow Math
Kids may not love math, but one thing they do love is marshmallows. Put the two together and you've got some fun activities that will get your child excited about exploring important math concepts.
Match Up: An Ordinal Numbers Card Game
Check out this excellent way to practice ordinal numbers, or numbers that identify order within a group. First, find a deck of playing cards. Second, divide the deck by suit. Third, you're ready to play!
Practice Shapes With Bubble Wands
Your child will do a little kitchen chemistry when making the bubble solution and will get to practice making bubble-wand shapes. Throw in a little counting and motor skills in the fresh air and you're got a lovely day of learning ahead of you.
Make a Geoboard!
You and your child can make your very own geoboard with only a few simple supplies from your local hardware store. A geoboard is a simple but effective way to help your child build basic math skills.
Hunt for Library Treasure!
Here's a fun activity to do at the library to help your child learn the sequencing of numbers and letters.
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