Finger Paint Math | Crafts for Kids
Finger painting is a great way for families to explore counting, shapes, and patterns.
Count Together
Make counting a fun part of your day. Count socks as you sort them; count toys as you and your child put them away; count the cars going by your window. Understanding the meaning of numbers takes time but the foundation is built by having regular practice with counting.
Resources
Math Talk with Infants and Toddlers
Babies begin to form ideas about math through everyday experiences and interactions. How we talk with them about math ideas matters.
Exploring Shapes
Explore and talk with your child about shapes like triangles, squares and circles.
Shapes All Around Me
Use this video to demonstrate that shapes can be found everywhere, then explore your environment for different shapes.
How Many Ways Old Are You?
Count your child’s age using different objects. Explore these tips on the many ways a number can be represented.
Bedtime Math
Learning happens everywhere! Even at bedtime. Bring learning into your bedtime routine with these simple counting songs.