World of Numbers!!!

Note to Parents...

Dear Parents,

Have you heard your child say this?

Ever wondered why?!!! Let's find out!

Mathematics is EVERYWHERE!!! Gone are the days when mathematics was just about numbers.

Most children, even without guidance from adults, are naturally interested in math as it exists in the world around them. They learn math best by engaging in dynamic, hands-on games and projects. Preschoolers love to ask questions and play games that involve the many aspects of math.

Then why do some of them hate it? Simply because they feel that it is hard and boring! 

So how do you spark a LOVE OF MATHS in your child?

As the parent of a preschooler, you probably enjoy experiencing the world through your child’s eyes as he or she explores and learns with great enthusiasm. And as your child’s first teacher, you can start teaching the basics of math. Giving your child a solid foundation in early math literacy is critical to their future academic success, not to mention how important it is to their day-to-day functioning.

Start by showing your child how math applies to the real world and that numbers by themselves tend not to mean much. :)

• Use REAL WORLD SOLUTIONS! Your child will realize that math applies to his everyday life. This will often work to get him and keep him interested in math.

• Make it FUN! 
• Be SENSITIVE to your child's needs! Make sure he knows you are willing to listen if he has a problem. This will help him to know that if the math work is hard, they can count on you to help him.

Remember every child is UNIQUE and hence the best way for them to learn math depends on their innate aptitude and the level of interest that they demonstrate in this subject. As a teacher, I hope to nourish, develop and refine this aptitude and interest by creating an atmosphere that encourages learning and to use activities that are effective and engaging. 

Therefore, let's work together to assure that each child is learning the many aspects of math – in the classroom, at home, and in the community. Building on a child’s natural interest in math is key, as is monitoring a child’s progress and making adjustments in instruction to address difficulties in understanding and mastering early math concepts. There’s every reason to believe that today’s preschoolers can grow up to understand, experience and appreciate math in a broader and more practical context than the generations before them.

Let's COUNT on it!