A Reasonable Guess

Math Moments

This math moment is brought to you by the children who gathered to make baking clay. You might think, at first glance, that the math moment came during the measuring of the ingredients... and you would be a little bit right.

But why stop there?

It was having a scale nearby that provided some great math moments!

A little bit more. Almost there. 

That should do it!

Take a little out and there will be just the right amount for everyone.

Some for you... And some for me...

And some more for me!

It was interesting to watch what the children each did with their amount of clay.

Stay tuned for more math moments coming to a play environment near you!

Math moments

Discovering math naturally is the best way for young children learn math skills. Throughout the school year while children are engaged in play they discovery math concepts and test their own math thinking and skills. Doing math is the best way to learn math, and making mistakes is a natural part of becoming a math thinker and problem solver. At home, math is an everyday discovery so while grocery shopping have your child count the items you need. Have them help you set the table and have them count out the items needed. The outdoors also offer many math rich experiences like comparing trees to find the biggest one or splashing through a puddle and leaving wet foot prints behind to create interesting patterns on the ground.