There a lot of differences when it comes to the ability of young children. There are those who have no problem when it comes to numbers and counting since they have learned it even before school. But then, there are some kids who have not yet familiarize themselves into the world of counting. There are those who need the opportunity to recognize words for numbers and be able to count things as well as how to read and write numbers.
There are many informal ways which you can help your kids in learning more about numbers and counting as well.
When you are together whether you are at home or not, it helps if you start pointing objects and you can make it a daily routine. For example when you serve cookies for snack, you can ask him to count the cookies before eating. You can count with him the stairs as you walk. Let your kids count with you because once they hear and practice it will be easier for them to learn. When you are together you can ask your kids about how many the things are around you. This will keep you kids accustomed to numbers. You can also ask your kids to count his parts of the body such as his eyes, mouth, nose and the like.
You can also ask your kids to help you in daily chores such as preparing food or even cooking. Before you start cooking, you can ask him to count the ingredients that you will use. You can also let your kids measure things using a ruler. You can teach him how to use it and guide him in measuring simple things in your house. Aside from that you can also play counting songs and rhymes that will encourage your kids to count and will also help them remember about it. Playing counting games accompanied with jumping and clapping can also help your kids to enjoy numbers.
To help your kids recognize and write numbers, you can play number puzzles with them that will help them recognize how the numbers look like. You can recite the numbers as they see them to help him associate the words with how they look like. You can also encourage them to write numbers whenever they draw or create numbers. Together with your help, you can let your kids associate numbers through activity books that will help them to learn more about numbers.
Let them have fun by letting them use pictures, stickers, markers and other writing materials as they learn how to count and write numbers. There are many ways for your children to learn how to count and write numbers as well. You must remember that learning should not be limited only to the classroom because learning outside the classroom can be a fun activity. Aside from making your kids learn, you are also able to spend quality time with them. So start planning activities with your kids that will surely make them learn and have fun at the same time.
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