FUN Pre-math activities for kids!

Pre-math is an important skill for preschoolers to practise hands-on. Before they start learning mathematics & the basics of coding etc, you can help them build on their problem solving, lateral thinking and logic building skills. Here are some easy but fun activities that you can plan with your kids at home. You’d be surprised at how fun learning pre-math can be! 

Numbers

First, start with an introduction to numbers

You can start by showing them flashcards of numbers 1-10 to familiarize them. You can even teach your kids backward counting with the help of ‘Birthday book‘.

Then move on to counting against numbers. Here are some fun ideas to make counting interesting and engaging!

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Colours

Start with Zooboo’s personalized storybook ‘Which colour do you like?’ to introduce your toddler to the world of colours. They can learn all about primary and secondary colour with the book – I Spy.

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You can later play the game I spy by observing your surroundings to spot colours.

Puzzle maze

Problem-solving skills can be worked upon by giving your child age-appropriate activities to solve. Start by playing a puzzle maze with them. You can create one with play dough like this or buy one similar to this one:

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Shapes

Ohh the joys of learning shapes! You can start by showing your little one 2D shapes and then move to 3D shapes. You can find a mix of both in this exciting book – What shape would you be?

Let your kids trace the outline of shapes with such simple activities:

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Patterning

Patterning is an essential skill that is a stepping stone towards pre-writing skills. Patterning can be taught in many different ways. Try to include nature in your learning by giving your kids twigs, leaves & stones. Let them place these as they please to form patterns of their choice.              

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Opposites

Finally you can move to teaching your kid different opposites. Did you know? Zooboo’s ‘A Surprise for’ book is filled with over 15 opposites. Show them to your child for visual understanding and encourage them to spot these opposites around them!

Start your kids pre-math journey with the help of Zooboo’s personalized storybooks –

‘Which colour do you like?’ – for Introduction to colours,

‘Birthday‘, – for numbers & backward counting

‘What shape would you be?‘ – for shapes

‘I Spy‘ – for primary & secondary colours and

‘A Surprise for‘ – for opposites

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