There are a variety of activities that can help children learn about different kinds of math. Math can be especially fun when it involves objects like blocks or stuffed animals. Take a look at a few of these fun activities that help children learn about basic addition and subtraction.
Add and subtract whole numbers.
You can add and subtract whole numbers from 1 to 20. You can also add and subtract up to 100, but that’s more challenging for younger children. While you may not know it yet, your child can add and subtract up to 300. Those are big numbers! If your child can’t quite get that, don’t worry. You can add and subtract using fingers or charts.
Understand what it means to skip a number.
If your child is still working on number recognition, then skip this one. Number skipping can be a sign of dyscalculia, a learning disability that affects your child’s ability to understand numbers and do basic math problems. If you notice other signs of a learning disability, such as a difficulty with reading, writing, speaking or listening, it may be a good idea to get your child evaluated by a doctor.
Recognize regular patterns.
A lot of activities that seem like pure fun are actually built on understanding and applying your basic math skills. Think about a game of tag, for example. If you’re the tagger, you need to count how many kids are playing. If you’re the one being tagged, you need to count how many kids are chasing you. You’re using addition and subtraction!
Understand what a fraction is.
The answer? Add, subtract, multiply, and divide! Yes, that’s right! You can start learning about fractions when you’re 7 years old, and it’s a great age. Your teacher can help you learn the basic concepts of fractions. You can count on your fingers and write a fraction on a worksheet to represent the amount of “ones” in a group.
Understand what a decimal is.
If your child is able to count to ten and understand the concept of more and less, he or she can work with numbers up to 20 and beyond. If not, it’s important to make sure they understand what a decimal is and how to add and subtract them. Decimal is a number with a fractional part. It can be expressed as a fraction, a number written as a fraction with a denominator of 10, or a number written as a number with a fractional part.
Recognize money values.
When you’re a child, you may not be able to add up the change you have in your piggy bank or count out the number of dimes and nickels in your jar. However, you can recognize the value of each coin based on its shape, size, and how it feels when you run your finger over it. In addition, some kids memorize the value of the most commonly used coins — the nickel, dime, quarter, and penny.
Understand what zero is.
We may have been taught that there are four operations that make up the “standard” arithmetic: addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division. But there’s a fifth operation that is often overlooked when learning about basic arithmetic: zero.
Conclusion
You might not think of elementary school as a great time for developing a love for math, but a lot of really fun problems are actually quite easy for children to learn. Addition and subtraction are two of the easiest concepts to understand, and children can learn them quite quickly. In addition, solving word problems can be a lot of fun for children.
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