{"id":1362,"date":"2025-09-19T03:40:33","date_gmt":"2025-09-19T03:40:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/glutenfreepleasure.com\/__proxy_domain\/readwithme.com.sg\/?p=1362"},"modified":"2026-07-21T08:03:54","modified_gmt":"2026-07-21T08:03:54","slug":"early-numeracy-skills","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/glutenfreepleasure.com\/__proxy_domain\/readwithme.com.sg\/early-numeracy-skills\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Develop Early Numeracy Skills in Children"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"1362\" class=\"elementor elementor-1362\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t<div data-particle_enable=\"false\" data-particle-mobile-disabled=\"false\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4ba5c730 e-flex e-con-boxed wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"4ba5c730\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4fe77ff elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"4fe77ff\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">What is Early Numeracy?<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-679a6c5 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"679a6c5\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Early numeracy refers to the development of numeracy and mathematics skills in young children.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c90784c elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"c90784c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Numbers play a significant role in everyone\u2019s lives, and even for young children, early numeracy is key to developing their foundations for interacting with the world they live in. Starting their numeracy journey early is therefore a cornerstone in their early development and can go a long way towards driving an interest in mathematics and beyond.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div data-particle_enable=\"false\" data-particle-mobile-disabled=\"false\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1ec00b3 e-flex e-con-boxed wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"1ec00b3\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c379c16 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"c379c16\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Early Maths Concept<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7818054 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"7818054\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Our curriculum transforms foundational math concepts into an exciting adventure. The early numeracy concepts include:<\/p><ul><li>Discover the basics of <strong>numbers<\/strong> and their significance.<\/li><li><strong>Number Recognition<\/strong>: Build a strong foundation with fun activities that promote number identification.<\/li><li><strong>Sizes &amp; Shap<\/strong>e: Explore the world of sizes and shapes through interactive play.<\/li><li><strong>Concrete-Pictorial-Abstract Approach<\/strong>: Use this effective method to deepen understanding and retention.<\/li><li><strong>Introduction to AB Patterning<\/strong>: Begin recognising patterns in a playful and engaging way.<\/li><li><strong>Addition<\/strong>: Introduce basic addition concepts through hands-on games and activities.<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div data-particle_enable=\"false\" data-particle-mobile-disabled=\"false\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-186bb4d e-flex e-con-boxed wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"186bb4d\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1e1d687 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"1e1d687\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Why is Early Numeracy Essential?<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1c1dc45 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"1c1dc45\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Early numeracy goes beyond mathematical readiness related to counting, addition, subtraction, and other concepts. <a href=\"https:\/\/glutenfreepleasure.com\/__proxy_domain\/readwithme.com.sg\/important-preschool-math-concepts-for-your-child\/\">Teaching young children<\/a> the basics of number sense, pattern recognition, and even simple spatial concepts can do more to prepare them for various applications of numeracy in their daily lives as they grow older.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div data-particle_enable=\"false\" data-particle-mobile-disabled=\"false\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8243a46 e-flex e-con-boxed wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"8243a46\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8aa2494 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"8aa2494\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Empowering Reading Ability<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b92613e elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"b92613e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><a href=\"https:\/\/pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/articles\/PMC8845496\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Studies<\/a> have shown that early numeracy can lead to a gradual improvement in a child\u2019s reading outcomes. At the same time, early numeracy also indicates a positive effect on their ability to process and solve word problems, as well as improving attention and mitigating harmful, aggressive behaviours. With proper parental and teacher support, a child can be nurtured to develop an interest in both numeracy and literacy, thereby aiding in their growth in both foundational areas.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div data-particle_enable=\"false\" data-particle-mobile-disabled=\"false\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8ceefcd e-flex e-con-boxed wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"8ceefcd\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-15447df elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"15447df\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Enhances Problem-Solving Skills<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2ba6f5a elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"2ba6f5a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Early numeracy also promotes problem-solving skills that children will be able to apply across various scenarios in their later lives. It provides opportunities for them to ask relevant questions, explore different approaches, explain their line of thinking, and make connections to real-world objects and situations.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div data-particle_enable=\"false\" data-particle-mobile-disabled=\"false\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-75014b7 e-flex e-con-boxed wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"75014b7\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5aea49b elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"5aea49b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Cognitive Improvement<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-30db541 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"30db541\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Early numeracy lessons can be instrumental in keeping your child\u2019s brain active as they puzzle over answers and possible strategies, learn new ways of thinking, and work out problems on their own as their understanding grows. Not only does this promote flexible thinking, but it can also encourage them to learn numeracy foundations on their own (and with your support) out of genuine curiosity.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div data-particle_enable=\"false\" data-particle-mobile-disabled=\"false\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-fc6965f e-flex e-con-boxed wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"fc6965f\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0014ff4 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"0014ff4\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">How You Can Foster Early Numeracy Skills<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-65f86f3 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"65f86f3\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Early numeracy starts from the moment your child is born as they interact with the world around them. Here is how you can <a href=\"https:\/\/glutenfreepleasure.com\/__proxy_domain\/readwithme.com.sg\/fun-numeracy-activities-for-preschoolers-to-develop-early-math-skills\/\">foster the development<\/a> of these skills to help them along the way as they grow up.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div data-particle_enable=\"false\" data-particle-mobile-disabled=\"false\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-77c586d e-flex e-con-boxed wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"77c586d\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ed8bb97 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"ed8bb97\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Play with Patterns<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8995e42 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"8995e42\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Pattern recognition is a core part that helps children develop number sense and understand the many concepts of numeracy. Anything that they interact with, be it through sight, touch, or sound, has various properties that children can slowly become accustomed to.<\/p><p>For example, you can teach them about number sense by using soft toys. Arrange them in two sets of three soft toys to show they always have the same number of soft toys, even if the soft toys in one set are placed further away from one another. Then, by putting all six soft toys together and separating them into two groups of two and a second group of four, they learn how numbers can be composed of smaller parts.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div data-particle_enable=\"false\" data-particle-mobile-disabled=\"false\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ec8588c e-flex e-con-boxed wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"ec8588c\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0da6fa0 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"0da6fa0\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Use Comparisons<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7ecba53 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"7ecba53\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>You can also use simple comparisons to help develop this pattern recognition to build their early numeracy. Concepts like big and small, or high and low, can be taught through everyday activities and interactions. For example, you can use your child\u2019s favourite toys to teach them to distinguish different sizes and other measurements like height and length. Letting them sort out the cutlery in the dining room can provide counting opportunities: how many forks and spoons are on the table?<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div data-particle_enable=\"false\" data-particle-mobile-disabled=\"false\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f8b8306 e-flex e-con-boxed wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"f8b8306\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2d3ce84 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"2d3ce84\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Fun and Games<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9dba692 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"9dba692\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Thankfully, imparting these lessons can be easy. For one, children are always excited at the prospect of playing games with their parents or friends. These can serve as enjoyable teaching tools that offer exciting learning through play, whether it is through board games at home (Snakes &amp; Ladders is a fun yet simple board game perfect for basic numeracy lessons) or outdoor trips where your child can learn from their surroundings.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div data-particle_enable=\"false\" data-particle-mobile-disabled=\"false\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-adb7f61 e-flex e-con-boxed wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"adb7f61\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1dbf13c elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"1dbf13c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Use the Environment<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1f2847d elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"1f2847d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Speaking of the outdoors, there are so many things you can also use in your local environment to teach numeracy. Taking your child out for a walk is a great way to find opportunities for activities to keep them occupied while they learn something new. One simple example is to have your child count the number of pigeons they see, and make comparisons to other features like their sizes, colours, and distance.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div data-particle_enable=\"false\" data-particle-mobile-disabled=\"false\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8ff3238 e-flex e-con-boxed wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"8ff3238\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-be94803 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"be94803\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Story Time Sessions<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-91101e4 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"91101e4\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Reading aloud with your child is not only an excellent way to bond with them, but it also allows you to incorporate quick and easy numeracy activities to support your child\u2019s learning. A simple start is to read books that feature numeracy concepts, such as counting. You can also foster your child\u2019s participation by asking questions that can test their numeracy understanding: \u201cHow many birds are there on the page?\u201d<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div data-particle_enable=\"false\" data-particle-mobile-disabled=\"false\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-24f479f e-flex e-con-boxed wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"24f479f\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0a8af90 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"0a8af90\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Teaching Through Songs<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8498926 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"8498926\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>You can also spend time singing number songs that feature numbers, repetition, and rhymes together with your child. \u201cOne, Two, Buckle My Shoe\u201d and \u201cThis Old Man\u201d are a few well-known classics that teach various fundamentals, such as number sense, incremental counting, and even promoting memorisation to help your children remember and apply maths concepts correctly.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div data-particle_enable=\"false\" data-particle-mobile-disabled=\"false\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-42f0cac e-flex e-con-boxed wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"42f0cac\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-893bb26 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"893bb26\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Fun Early Numeracy Skills Activities<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ee53194 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"ee53194\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Building Blocks<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-64d2039 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"64d2039\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Building blocks of different shapes and sizes can be arranged in various positions and stacked on or beside other blocks. Your child will be able to see, touch, and feel the differences of each building block and find out how to arrange them to form a stable and elaborate-looking structure. As a result, they can further develop their linguistic and positional understanding of these interactions. For example, you may tell them to \u201cput that rectangular block underneath the smaller square block\u201d and demonstrate the action to help them understand what to do and how to do it again.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div data-particle_enable=\"false\" data-particle-mobile-disabled=\"false\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c3050bb e-flex e-con-boxed wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"c3050bb\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-cbf9024 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"cbf9024\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Number Songs<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-41fdeb4 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"41fdeb4\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Music offers an entertaining avenue to teach numeracy, letting your child happily sing and dance to the tune of fun number songs. Classics like \u201cOne, Two, Buckle My Shoe\u201d and \u201cBaa, Baa, Black Sheep\u201d offer simple numeracy development by letting your child sing and count aloud. The chirpy, lively tunes will surely get your child tapping their feet and dancing away with glee while also learning simple math skills. You can also incorporate other songs in between, like \u201cPuppy in the Window\u201d, to also support their literacy learning simultaneously.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div data-particle_enable=\"false\" data-particle-mobile-disabled=\"false\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-17bd778 e-flex e-con-boxed wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"17bd778\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-438baba elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"438baba\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Simple Board Games<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-768e5c4 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"768e5c4\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Board games can also offer learning opportunities for counting, identifying numbers, making estimations, and comparing numbers. The easiest would be memory games that develop their pattern recognition and differentiation and gradually improve their cognitive abilities. Other games like Ludo or Snakes &amp; Ladders can also teach them to recognise quantities with each dice roll and correlate the result to their moves on the board, further developing their numerical understanding.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div data-particle_enable=\"false\" data-particle-mobile-disabled=\"false\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-702d7c9 e-flex e-con-boxed wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"702d7c9\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a378521 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"a378521\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Outdoor Number Hunt<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-171a078 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"171a078\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>An outdoor number hunt also doubles as a sight word hunt, allowing your child to look for specific numbers, shapes, words, or a combination of elements. Give them a clipboard with the elements to look for, and whenever they find one, write it down in its numerical and alphabetical form (\u201c10\u201d and \u201cten\u201d). They can find these numbers on various environmental objects, from road signs to car license plates. You can also engage them in pattern understanding and other math concepts to help promote their learning further.<\/p><p>Alternatively, hold this as an indoor activity and place the elements to find on sticky notes pasted all over the house or compound for your child to find.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div data-particle_enable=\"false\" data-particle-mobile-disabled=\"false\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8d91236 e-flex e-con-boxed wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"8d91236\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-eb9d77b elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"eb9d77b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Embark on a Numeracy Journey with Read With Me<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-87bb59c elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"87bb59c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>At <a href=\"https:\/\/glutenfreepleasure.com\/__proxy_domain\/readwithme.com.sg\/\">Read With Me<\/a>, we impart early numeracy lessons through many educational activities through our tailored learning programmes. Our <a href=\"https:\/\/glutenfreepleasure.com\/__proxy_domain\/readwithme.com.sg\/preschool-math-numeracy-class\/\">numeracy classes<\/a> for kids help children learn through play, providing them with exciting classroom sessions that also build strong foundational numeracy skills. <a href=\"https:\/\/glutenfreepleasure.com\/__proxy_domain\/readwithme.com.sg\/contact-us\/\">Enrol with us today<\/a>!<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>What is Early Numeracy? Early numeracy refers to the development of numeracy and mathematics skills in young children. Numbers play a significant role in everyone\u2019s lives, and even for young children, early numeracy is key to developing their foundations for interacting with the world they live in. Starting their numeracy journey early is therefore a cornerstone in their early development and can go a long way towards driving an interest in mathematics and beyond. Early Maths Concept Our curriculum transforms foundational math concepts into an exciting adventure. The early numeracy concepts include: Discover the basics of numbers and their significance. Number Recognition: Build a strong foundation with fun activities that promote number identification. Sizes &amp; Shape: Explore the world of sizes and shapes through interactive play. Concrete-Pictorial-Abstract Approach: Use this effective method to deepen understanding and retention. Introduction to AB Patterning: Begin recognising patterns in a playful and engaging way. Addition: Introduce basic addition concepts through hands-on games and activities. Why is Early Numeracy Essential? Early numeracy goes beyond mathematical readiness related to counting, addition, subtraction, and other concepts. Teaching young children the basics of number sense, pattern recognition, and even simple spatial concepts can do more to prepare them for various applications of numeracy in their daily lives as they grow older. Empowering Reading Ability Studies have shown that early numeracy can lead to a gradual improvement in a child\u2019s reading outcomes. At the same time, early numeracy also indicates a positive effect on their ability to process and solve word problems, as well as improving attention and mitigating harmful, aggressive behaviours. With proper parental and teacher support, a child can be nurtured to develop an interest in both numeracy and literacy, thereby aiding in their growth in both foundational areas. Enhances Problem-Solving Skills Early numeracy also promotes problem-solving skills that children will be able to apply across various scenarios in their later lives. It provides opportunities for them to ask relevant questions, explore different approaches, explain their line of thinking, and make connections to real-world objects and situations. Cognitive Improvement Early numeracy lessons can be instrumental in keeping your child\u2019s brain active as they puzzle over answers and possible strategies, learn new ways of thinking, and work out problems on their own as their understanding grows. Not only does this promote flexible thinking, but it can also encourage them to learn numeracy foundations on their own (and with your support) out of genuine curiosity. How You Can Foster Early Numeracy Skills Early numeracy starts from the moment your child is born as they interact with the world around them. Here is how you can foster the development of these skills to help them along the way as they grow up. Play with Patterns Pattern recognition is a core part that helps children develop number sense and understand the many concepts of numeracy. Anything that they interact with, be it through sight, touch, or sound, has various properties that children can slowly become accustomed to. For example, you can teach them about number sense by using soft toys. Arrange them in two sets of three soft toys to show they always have the same number of soft toys, even if the soft toys in one set are placed further away from one another. Then, by putting all six soft toys together and separating them into two groups of two and a second group of four, they learn how numbers can be composed of smaller parts. Use Comparisons You can also use simple comparisons to help develop this pattern recognition to build their early numeracy. Concepts like big and small, or high and low, can be taught through everyday activities and interactions. For example, you can use your child\u2019s favourite toys to teach them to distinguish different sizes and other measurements like height and length. Letting them sort out the cutlery in the dining room can provide counting opportunities: how many forks and spoons are on the table? Fun and Games Thankfully, imparting these lessons can be easy. For one, children are always excited at the prospect of playing games with their parents or friends. These can serve as enjoyable teaching tools that offer exciting learning through play, whether it is through board games at home (Snakes &amp; Ladders is a fun yet simple board game perfect for basic numeracy lessons) or outdoor trips where your child can learn from their surroundings. Use the Environment Speaking of the outdoors, there are so many things you can also use in your local environment to teach numeracy. Taking your child out for a walk is a great way to find opportunities for activities to keep them occupied while they learn something new. One simple example is to have your child count the number of pigeons they see, and make comparisons to other features like their sizes, colours, and distance. Story Time Sessions Reading aloud with your child is not only an excellent way to bond with them, but it also allows you to incorporate quick and easy numeracy activities to support your child\u2019s learning. A simple start is to read books that feature numeracy concepts, such as counting. You can also foster your child\u2019s participation by asking questions that can test their numeracy understanding: \u201cHow many birds are there on the page?\u201d Teaching Through Songs You can also spend time singing number songs that feature numbers, repetition, and rhymes together with your child. \u201cOne, Two, Buckle My Shoe\u201d and \u201cThis Old Man\u201d are a few well-known classics that teach various fundamentals, such as number sense, incremental counting, and even promoting memorisation to help your children remember and apply maths concepts correctly. Fun Early Numeracy Skills Activities Building Blocks Building blocks of different shapes and sizes can be arranged in various positions and stacked on or beside other blocks. Your child will be able to see, touch, and feel the differences of each building block and find out how to arrange them to form a stable and elaborate-looking structure. 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