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As parents we need to ensure our young children have plenty of opportunities to explore numbers in meaningful ways, both at home as well as in an educational setting. Embedding numeracy early on sets children up for long-term success in maths.
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Non-profit organisations, Teach Your Monster, recently commissioned a survey which revealed that 72% of parents think that maths is the most important subject for their child to be good at, yet 40% of parents find maths intimidating.
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The good news is that there are some very simple, stress-free and dare I say, fun activities that all parents can engage with daily to help our children grasp the fundamentals of numbers. Your child will enjoy them so much that they won’t even think of them as ‘doing maths’!
Numbers in action: Top tips
Here are some tips for bringing maths into your next visit to the park: Size (big, medium, small) Got a picnic with you? Who has the biggest sandwich? Height (high, low, short, tall) Point out the tallest and shortest trees. Weight (heavy, light) Grab a handful of stones – which one is heavier? Speed (fast, slow) Spot any birds? Which is flying the fastest? Distance (near, far) Look for people walking their dogs. Which dog is furthest away? Order (first, second, third) Name your top three activities to do in the park.
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