The first steps in mathematics for children 3-4 years old
Teaching math can begin with 3 years. At the first stage, let the child master the concept of quantity. The first steps are the mastery of the concepts "many, few, one-many," nothing-many. " When the child realizes the number "one", it will be possible to add other numbers.
Mathematics for children 3-4 years will help prepare for school Photo: Getty Here are examples of entertaining assignments:
- Ask the child to count how many hands he has,how many noses, eyes, etc. The knowledge of mathematics begins with the knowledge of yourself and your body. Later you can ask how many arms your mother has, how many paws a dog has.
- Let's do math assignments between cases. When washing dishes, ask how many cups or plates you have already washed, and how much more is left to wash.
- Use the toys during the count. For example, ask the boy how many wheels his car has, and the girl, how many dresses her doll has.
- Offer the baby pictures with different objects and ask how many objects are on this or that picture.
In the process of such a game the child will quickly learn the account.
Mom's to note: how to teach to count
After the baby learns the basics, beginto study addition. Put a cube in front of the baby and say "one plus one", put a second cube in front of the baby and add "two equal". It is not necessary to explain to him the meaning of the words "plus" and "equal". The child will understand them from the context. Let the baby say all the phrases with you. Repeat the action with different objects, and let the baby try to fold them himself. Later add the third item. Gradually complicate the tasks. In a day you need to solve no more than 3-4 examples. At the next stage, study the subtraction. The principle is the same as with addition. From 2 cubes subtract 1, then from 3 - 2, etc. Do not chase a quick score. The development of the child must be gradual and comprehensive. In 4 years, begin to acquaint the child with numbers, that is, with the symbolic designation of numbers. To do this, it is convenient to use purchased or self-made cards with numbers. Also at this age you can introduce the child to the notion of equality and inequality. For example, give him 2 pebbles in each hand and explain that he holds an equal number of objects. If you prepare the child correctly at home, it will be much easier for him at school. Begin to study mathematics with the baby as early as 3 years.
