My 2-year-old frequently asks to "do math" and I don't want to discourage her, but math wasn’t exactly my best subject.
I haven't been able to think of any wee activities age-appropriate for her. any ideas? thanks
2007-02-28 04:05:21 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Toddler & Preschooler
Gee use toys or games with math in them. count pennies and let her spend them, or count and add together M&M's and let her eat them. Count the red things in her room or the blue things in the living room, how many doors windows etc. Mostly its counting at this age but if she can add and subtract then that would be good.
2007-02-28 04:14:50 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I have a 20 month old that loves to count to 10.
What type of math does she want to do. I am assuming it's just probably adding and subtracting... Can't you play games with that?
Buy a bag of bean for a dollar and with her sit at the dining table and count beans take away some, count again... make it into a game.
2007-02-28 04:10:43 · answer #2 · answered by joy 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
There are age appropriate computer games for all children. That is what my niece did for her son. Check with teachers or go to a computer store for information. But just remember one thing that is very important. Don't let her get totally involved with the computer. She does need to have one on one play time with other children or yourself to build her social skills.
2007-02-28 04:18:46 · answer #3 · answered by Trich 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just teach her the basics. Like the stuff she'll take in Grade 1. Count apples or oranges. Paperclips or pencils. Or draw circles or things on paper that she can count. She'll think it's cool and elementary math isn't too hard for you.
2007-02-28 04:11:57 · answer #4 · answered by Farmwife 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hey try this site http://www.pbs.org/parents/childdevelopment/math-2to3.html
I think it will push you in the right direction. I cant get my 2 1/2 year old son to do anything other then run wild, lol. I envy you. Good luck
2007-02-28 04:15:02 · answer #5 · answered by bunnydlh 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It is great that she is asking to “do math” by herself, keep this attitude… We have started math with both our kids when they been around 2, with simple and fun games. It is not that difficult to find age appropriate math activity and it should not be expensive. I would start with numbers first, check this amazing wooden number Snail puzzle: http://www.1888toys.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWPROD&ProdID=2428 fun, easy and “strictly math”. Or http://www.1888toys.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWPROD&ProdID=2115 classic puzzle game which is suitable for her age.
Make your own home-math-activity by counting baby carrots after each she just ate… Math with healthy nutritious, what you can find better?
2007-02-28 17:52:22 · answer #6 · answered by IamMom 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Excuse me? You can't add 2+2? That's probably more than the 2 year old really wants to know anyway.
2007-02-28 04:10:23 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
Go to wal mart buy flash cards etc. it's not like the baby wants to do calculus
2007-02-28 04:14:56 · answer #8 · answered by walker9842 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋