Numeracy for the Young

Two Little Teddy Bears

This is an adorable online storybook that engags the children to count the number of bears in the bed. It deals with numbers from one up to six. (Courtesy of Story Place)

Numeracy

Taufik at the moment is 2 yrs and 7 months. He has just started school and recently I went there to meet his teacher Ms. Helen to see how he is progressing. At the same time, it was numeracy week at Park Place. I was told that Taufik is ahead of his peers in language (English), numeracy and general knowledge. He is an observant child whose consuming passion is reading books.

At this stage Taufik knows how to count up to 15. He understands that each number represent a sum of objects. He understands that the symbol 1 represents 1 thing and 2, two things and so forth. He knows all his basic shapes and recognise them in the things around us. I am about to begin showing him that the things around us are made up of different shapes.

Because he is ahead in class, I feel that to keep him interested I should provide some challenges at home. Therefore my interest in learning how to further develop and enhance Taufik's knowledge in numeracy. Sites that I find illuminating are posted below with comments. I am also including any home made games and lessons that I found to be helpful in Taufik's development.

Nina, 15th October 2006

Mathematics for Toddlers



A good introductory write up telling you how you can introduce mathematical concepts to your young child. With links and instructions for different areas dealing with maths.
(Link: Mathematics for Toddlers, Courtesy of, Home Education, UK)

Teaching Your Toddlers Numbers & Sums of Objects.

The object of the game is to help the child connect the fact that numbers are symbols which represent sums of objects. Click here to take you to the lesson or click the picture.

Numeracy Puzzle Game

The numeracy puzzle game can be played to further deepen your child's understanding that the number symbols represents sum of objects. You can play this game once your child is rather familiar with counting up to six or more. Click here or the picture to take you to the lesson.