A fun (not to mention cute!) patterning math activity for preschool or kindergarten. Rainbow bears, counting bears... whatever you call them, they're such a great math manipulative for young children. They're colourful, cute, nice to handle and young children love them. Today's free … [Read more...] about Rainbow bear patterns (free printable!)
Hands-on math activities
How to help your young child understand the equals sign (plus free printable)
Understanding the equals sign is so important. Here's a simple way to introduce your young child to this important math concept. Understanding the equals sign. It's a pretty crucial concept to get to grips with when learning math. And yet, in my experience, so many children don't fully … [Read more...] about How to help your young child understand the equals sign (plus free printable)
Unicorn shape craft
Use basic 2D shapes to create a unicorn picture. It's math meets crafts! To say unicorns are big in our house would be an understatement. When I said to my eldest the other day that we had to go shopping for school uniform, the reply I got was: "WE'RE GOING SHOPPING FOR A UNICORN?!!!". … [Read more...] about Unicorn shape craft
Sorting shapes (a fun math activity for young children)
A fun shape sorting activity for young children. Great for identifying and naming basic 2D shapes. So today's sorting shapes activity was inspired by the ever-fabulous kids' show Sesame Street. We're all huge fans in this house. Today's episode was called Shape Hunt and our favourite Sesame … [Read more...] about Sorting shapes (a fun math activity for young children)
Multiplication array matching activity (FREEBIE!)
A free multiplication array matching activity. A fun, hands-on way to practice an important math concept. Looking for an activity to help your child practice multiplication arrays? Then you're in luck! This post contains a free multiplication array matching activity that is fun, hands-on, … [Read more...] about Multiplication array matching activity (FREEBIE!)
8 easy ways to include some math in your preschooler’s day
A round up of some simple and fun ways to help your young child learn math. Do you want to help your preschooler get to grips with some early math skills before they start kindergarten? Introducing your child to math in a positive and fun way at a young age is so important. By helping … [Read more...] about 8 easy ways to include some math in your preschooler’s day