Building and developing strong mathematical skills takes time and practice. Below are ways to help your child develop strong mathematical skills.
1. Look for shapes and patterns in real life.
2. Have your child measure ingredients for a recipe you are making.
3. When helping your child with homework or school assignments, ask him or her to explain how he or she got the answer.
4. Play card or board games that involve counting or patterns.
5. Ask your child to count change at the grocery store or to estimate the total cost while you are shopping.
6. Have tools such as a ruler, a scale, a calculator, and a measuring tape available to use in your house.
7. Encourage your child to track or graph scores or stats for a favorite sports team.
8. Compare:
Which is tallest?
……the heaviest?
……the longest?
……the smallest?
……the fastest?
……the hottest?
……the most expensive?