SIMPLE MATH FOR PRESCHOOLERS FULL
This book is beautiful, my little loves having her very own math book and it's full of play based lessons to kick start what hopefully becomes a lifetime love for numbers.more When my first child finished an earlier publication of Addition Facts That Stick and then came out of it knowing his math facts, I knew I had to try Preschool Math at Home with my preschooler. Her suggestions are inspiring, her knowledge of the subject of early elementary math clear. This book is beautiful, my little loves having her very own math book and it's full of play bas Kate Snow is my go-to voice when I need help making decisions regarding my children's math education in our homeschool. Kate Snow is my go-to voice when I need help making decisions regarding my children's math education in our homeschool.
SIMPLE MATH FOR PRESCHOOLERS FREE
I received a free copy of this product from the author. The glossy, bright cover will immediately give you confidence in its worth and although it is chock-full of great activities, its sleek 100 pages mean that you won't feel overwhelmed by it all. You'll want to check this book out when your child begins to show an interest in basic math concepts like counting, most likely around age three or so. She reviews the most important things you should look for in order to continue on in your journey through this book, so that you can feel confident with your decision to move forward. There are also many illustrations which contribute to your understanding of everything - particularly helpful if you're one of the bazillion parents out there who feel uncomfortable with math or one who wants this learning time to be as painless as possible.Įach chapter concludes with an "Is My Child Ready to Move On?" section in which Kate stresses the importance of working through these skills deliberately and "hanging out" at one activity until your child has completely mastered it. Part/Part/Whole Relationships (find a further explanation of this and a fun activity in my Ladybug Girl Addition Bugs post here)Ĭhapters are broken down to cover numbers 0-5 and 6-10 for the first two skills (Baby steps! No need to rush these concepts!) and an appendix is included with perforated pages so that you can just tear out the resources and put them to use!Įach activity is clearly organized so that you can see its purpose, the materials needed and the directions at a glance. Subitizing (this is a huge focus in early-elementary classrooms these days!)
Kate focuses on five key skills in this book: She explains the skills developed, why they're sequenced in their particular order and how each one will help lay a strong mathematical foundation for your child.
You'll appreciate Kate's notes throughout the book that help you understand the reasoning behind the activities. This book is the result of her work and is composed of the simple, straightforward (and fun!) activities that she used with her own kids. Since she couldn't find the high-quality, developmentally-appropriate curriculum she desired and since she also had her own worthy background in math and teaching, she decided to create her own program. She observed that he quickly and easily grasped new concepts and she wanted him to learn about numbers and the language of math with as much interest and excitement as he learned about the rest of the world, not from being stuck in a chair filling out worksheets. In it, Kate explains the path she and her then-preschool son traveled when looking for a preschool math curriculum. The first time I encountered this book, I grew more and more excited about it just reading the preface. This book is seriously one that I can't stop gushing about in person, so of course that meant I had to tell you all more about it, as well. In it, Ka Hands-down, this book is the best resource I've come across to build a preschooler's foundation in mathematics.īest of all, it's all achieved through play - your little one will have the best time engaging in all of these simple activities with you!
Best of all, it's all achieved through play - your little one will have the best time engaging in all of these simple activities with you! This book is seriously one that I can't stop gushing about in person, so of course that meant I had to tell you all more about it, as well. Hands-down, this book is the best resource I've come across to build a preschooler's foundation in mathematics.
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