Preschool Math Games

Algebra and geometry may not be on the top of your preschooler's mind, but that doesn't mean your kiddo can't begin to learn some simple math tricks at an early age. Teaching your kiddo to love math and science at an early age can facilitate the learning process as he or she grows. Naturally, nobody expects you to sit down and teach your three-year-old how to calculate ratios or understand the metric system, but there are plenty of math games your tiny tyke will totally understand and enjoy!

Every preschooler's math equation is better solved when arts and crafts enter the picture. Thanks to Busy Toddler's innovative take on a math game, you can give idle hands something to do while simultaneously stimulating your preschooler's mind. Remember, a single piece of dice is filled with mathematical experiences.

For this experience you'll need:

Begin by wrapping the tissue box like it's a present. Mark your box with dots like dice, giving it a one-through-six-dot makeover. Then, lay down a sheet of construction paper, and list numerals 1 through 6. Let your little one roll the dice, find the associated number, and cross out the corresponding numeral.

MomInspiredLife.com came up with a clever way of incorporating counting into everyday hysterics. This game relies on a combination of counting and number recognition, and it's the perfect way to integrate fun into your preschooler's daily life.

Here's what you'll need for this activity:

Your preschooler rolls the dice, counts the dots, and slaps the piece of paper with the corresponding count.

Adding and subtracting are fundamental to a person's academic abilities. Understanding these concepts at an early age can make the educational process easier for any student. If you want to start your child off right in terms of mathematical concepts, make the process fun. BetterThanHomework.com details a great way you can incorporate a gaming culture into a mathematical mindset using just a paper plate, magic marker, and a few buttons. You'll want to have a dice handy, and be sure to include a couple sticky notes or pieces of paper so you can dictate additions or subtractions.

If you want to make the math even more interesting, consider swapping the buttons out for M&Ms or Skittles. This can add a sweet element to your preschooler's math experiences while simultaneously helping you explain colors and flavors.

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