Kindergartners learn to add and subtract within 10, but not with a pencil and paper. They’ll answer questions like, “what’s after 73?” and “what’s the number before 15?” They’ll understand that the number 3 is bigger than the number 2 and that 49 is smaller than 50, which comes after it. They’ll be able to count to 100 - the long way saying one number at a time - and the short way skipping from 10 to 20 to 30 and so on. Ask them to point to the number that shows how old they are. Your child will learn to identify and write numbers from 0 to 20. Kids love to show you what they’ve learned, and there’s plenty to be proud of in kindergarten. Understand where things are located: The cat is behind you, the pirate is below deck, the rainbow is above your head, you are next to me, and the teacher is in front of the classroom.Sort items by size, shape, weight, and length.Identify circles, triangles, rectangles, and squares.
Use objects, like blocks, to count, add, and subtract up to 10.In its most rudimentary form, they’re learning the essence of mathematics: logical thinking and problem solving.īy the end of kindergarten math, your child should be able to: They’re hungry, they cry, and food arrives.
From the first moment they look at your cooing face, babies start trying to make sense of their new reality.
