by Ann Bowers
Math skills can start to be developed at a very early age. Here is a quick guide or cheat sheet that home schoolers can use that shows what math skills to work on based on your childs age.
Ages 1-3
- Count to 5.
- Put objects in order by size.
- Sort objects by shape and color.
- Learn the meaning of math vocabulary words, such as: big, small, large, tiny, round, etc.
- Learn to respond to math vocabulary commands such as: “Give me some pennies.” “Give me more pennies.” “Give me fewer pennies.” “Put the penny (in, above, below, beside, inside, outside, underneath, over) the glass.” “Put the penny between the glasses.”
- Learn concepts about volume by playing with rice or sand and various kinds of containers.
- Learn concepts about volume by playing with water and various kinds of containers.
Filed under Homeschooling, Math by More4kids
