How to Teach Math in Preschool
Gain understanding of the basic categories within the subject of math that are taught in preschool.
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Gain understanding of the basic categories within the subject of math that are taught in preschool.
Although preschool curricula can change and new math topics may be added in future, most preschools have the following topics included in their syllabus.
Geometry: students learn about shapes such as square, circle and triangle.
Math language terms: understanding equations and terms such as "add," "subtract" and "equal to." Measurement: learning to measure distance, length, width and quantities.
Number sense: understand what numbers mean and their value (for example, how many is 6 or 10).
Space and location: what it means to be near, far, behind or ahead of something else. ;
Detailed Guide
Although preschool curricula can change and new math topics may be added in future, most preschools have the following topics included in their syllabus.
Geometry: students learn about shapes such as square, circle and triangle.
Math language terms: understanding equations and terms such as "add," "subtract" and "equal to." Measurement: learning to measure distance, length, width and quantities.
Number sense: understand what numbers mean and their value (for example, how many is 6 or 10).
Space and location: what it means to be near, far, behind or ahead of something else. ;
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