The earlier your preschool daughter begins to learn about the importance of math in her life, the more likely she will be to use it regularly rather than shying away from numbers. Girls can learn just as well as boys, so including math in her daily life helps overcome many of the societal barriers that have held girls back through the ages. Shapes Preschool children can learn to identify shapes in the home or neighborhood. Geometry is a form of math, and there is a multitude of shapes to be identified and compared, from circles and squares to triangles and multisided shapes like the cells of a honeycomb. Math Is Everywhere You Look Every corner of a preschool child’s life includes math. From the number of books on a shelf to the distance she can jump, she is presented with exciting math exercises throughout her busy day. By incorporating those opportunities into regular activities, you give her an incentive to use her academic education in practical ways. Money Money is a fact of everyday life that requires the use of math. Teaching her about the different denominations is a good place to start and then she can progress to adding different coins to find out how she has. This practical experience carries over to buying items in a store or comparing the value of similar items with different prices. Measuring Helping prepare dinner by measuring out ingredients puts math into a new perspective. Not only will she learn that recipes use specific amounts of ingredients, but she will also discover that some ingredients create different tastes by mixing different amounts with other items. Since most containers have clearly labeled amounts, she will quickly discover that she can calculate servings, leading to a healthier diet. Distance And Length How far is a frequent question children ask, but they must learn some basic math before distance has any real meaning beyond a name. At playtime, she can use a yardstick to measure how far she jumps, how tall she has gotten, and begin to learn to calculate visual distances for throwing or running. Because people often assume that girls are not good at performing math, parents have an obligation to correct the past’s misconceptions and create an environment that is rich in practical math applications so that she can not merely compete, but excel. Comments are closed.
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