Number Hunt
Keep Searching!
Beginner
Emphasize the numbers 1, 2, and 3.
Tip: ONE cookie, TWO socks, THREE apples. Try outdoors using things like sticks, leaves, or rocks!
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Intermediate
Go on a treasure hunt for items with the same trait.
Tip: Find FIVE things that are blue, and SEVEN things that are square.
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Experienced
With the goal of having your child count as high as they can, have them go on a treasure hunt through your home, or on a walk, in search of every item with the same trait.
Tip: Create a tally of all the circles, soft objects, or green objects you find!
References: Edens, K. M., & Potter, E. F. (2013). An exploratory look at the relationships among math skills, motivational factors and activity choice. Early Childhood Education Journal, 41(3), 235-243. Early Childhood Mathematics: Promoting Good Beginnings. (2010). Retrieved from https://www.naeyc.org/sites/default/files/globally-shared/downloads/PDFs/resources/position-statements/psmath.pdf
Why is this important?
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Building upon experiences with math helps strengthen an understanding of, and interest in, numbers and operations.