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Math is Everywhere! Preschool Math Learning

Math is everywhere. For those of us who grew up a little wary of math, this may be a frightening idea, but it’s not, really. You see, learning math in the environment is different from learning math in school. It’s contextual, and for a preschooler, learning from context is natural. What does preschool math look like? You’re doing it already and you don’t even realize it. Counting is something that we do every day. My daughter sets the table for dinner with a fork, knife, and a spoon for each person. This involves thinking about the number of people in … Continue reading →

Why Cook With Your Preschooler?

I love food. I’m not an epicurean cook, since life seems to be too busy to create fancy meals most of the time. However, I am big on fresh, local ingredients, invented recipes, and delicious seasonal produce. Most of the time, my preschooler is welcome in the kitchen. Why? 1. Cooking is a chance to talk together. As long as I don’t get too hung up on doing things the “right” way, it’s a good bonding time, and we’re both doing something that we enjoy, whether it’s creating sauces or having a taste of maple syrup. 2. Cooking is a … Continue reading →

Cooking Teaches Your Preschooler Math Skills

Yum, cookies. I am definitely into bribery when it comes to cooking. When I go out for the evening, my husband and my daughter cook up some chocolate chip cookie dough I leave for them. Every Friday night, my daughter and I make some pancake batter so that we can wake up to the smell of cooking pancakes on Saturday morning, courtesy of my husband. In addition to being a yummy bribe to get up in the morning, cooking can help you and your preschooler work on your math skills. Here’s how: 1. Sizes and Shapes When we bring out … Continue reading →

Things Your Preschooler Learns While Playing Part 1

Are you concerned that your preschooler is too busy playing to learn anything? It seems to be a constant theme for homeschooling moms who want to see some measurable progress in their child. Well, do not worry, your child really is learning. Here is part 1 of things your preschooler learns while playing. Driving Toy Cars: Playing with toy cars can teach many basic life lessons. Children learn how to follow road signs like stop and go using activity driving rugs, as well as learning to recognize important buildings like churches, schools, and fire stations. I Spy: Whether you use … Continue reading →