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1. At the grocery store, ask your child to help with comparison shopping. This is a great time to talk about words like greater than, less than, and equal.
2. Also when shopping, help your child learn about money. Younger children can be involved in coin counting. Older kids can figure out how much change they should get from the cashier.
3. Planning for a party involves lots of math skills. Ask your child to be involved. This is an ideal time to practice estimation skills. AS the party budget is developed, children can practice adding columns of numbers, and double-checking with a calculator.
4. Cooking is a wonderful time to learn about fractions. Children certainly will enjoy measuring different ingredients. Take some time to experiment with the measuring cups also. How many 1/4 cups of ingredients does it take to make 1/2 cup?
5. Woodworking projects are a natural time to talk about linear measurement. Children will quickly see the importance of learning to use a tape measure.
6. Even setting the table can be a math opportunity for younger children. Comparing the number of people to the sets of plates, cups, and napkins provides good counting and comparison practice.
7. Watching TV involves math too! Plan out a schedule and post it near the TV. Children can work on reading a chart, telling time, and adding hours and minutes to reach a quota.
8. Snack time is a time to discuss division. Provide a quantity of a snack made of small pieces (animal crackers, small pretzels, grapes, etc.) Ask your children to count and share the snack so that every person gets an equal portion.
With a few words to focus on the math in everyday life, your child can practice and improve skills while developing a positive attitude towards math. Have fun!
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