Math concepts are a natural part of our routines and activities throughout the day. This is valid for both children and adults. Mathematics is about numbers and context, but it also includes knowing about geometric shapes, patterns, measurement, and spatial sense. Babies and toddlers naturally explore these math concepts as they play. That is why we are going to create a month of math activities for different ages, so that from home they can develop their children’s math skills.
Mathematics is not a subject that must be taught once children start school. Math skills begin to develop early. For example, babies pay attention to quantity during their interactions with people and the environment. They learn about quantity when they reach for or search for more than one object. Supporting early childhood skills is linked to later success in school.
Babies and toddlers need time and space to play openly with different materials to stimulate their emerging math skills. This is an important part of what children naturally do during play. Adults can introduce math concepts like size and shape, and words related to location in space, like in, between, and under during games or routines.
To feel safe and supported, children need responsive and regular care. When they feel like this, they are more likely to explore and learn new skills. Responsive learning environments take advantage of each child’s diversity of languages, cultures, experiences, and interests. The exploration and learning of mathematics occurs everywhere. Children learn skills in their early learning environment, which is why we recommend all families to use the resources that they will find in the next month but also that they will find mathematics in different environments.
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