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Mathematical literacy

 Use read aloud time as an opportunity to develop mathematical literacy.
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Constancy

Help your child grasp the difficult concept that the number of things does not change if they are rearranged.
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Take stock

 Ask your child to take inventory of the pantry and help create a shopping list to help him learn how to sort and classify.
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One, two, buckle my shoe

 Mother Goose and other collections of nursery rhymes are rich resources for math literacy.
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Take a number

 Your child can practice number recognition on a shopping trip.
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Count your snacks

 Use snack time as an opportunity for your child to practice early math skills.
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Special shapes

 Help your child expand the number of different shapes he can name.
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Six-pack recycle

 Help your child understand that a numeral can represent a number of objects.
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Numbers, Numbers Everywhere

 Incorporating counting into your daily routines will help strengthen preschool number learning.
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Size it up

 So many things come in different sizes, making it easy to practice ordering skills.
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Discussion

What should I do beyond counting to prepare my daughter for math?

 Play is a great way to introduce your child to a wide variety of mathematical concepts. For example, engaging in pretend play helps children practice many important pre-math skills such as symbolic thinking and problem solving. Playing with blocks is another fun way to teach your child about basic math concepts such as size and shape. ...
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Activity

Memory upgrade

 Play “what’s missing” with your preschooler to improve her memory skills.
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