The weather is getting warmer and that means one thing: my children can now be entertained for hours with outdoor water play!! Here are 10 math and water play activities perfect for your little one!

Roll & Circle: A Simple Subitizing Game

When I saw this simple roll and circle game, I knew it would be a perfect way to practice subitizing with my five-year-old son. Even better—it couldn’t be easier to set up! I printed off this sheet of dot paper, grabbed some dice and markers, and we were ready to roll!

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Glow Stick Math

Glow sticks make a wonderful rainy day toy! I pull them out and my kids are immediately ready to engage in independent play! They’re also a great toy to use for simple math talks. Check out 5 ways here.

The Disappearing Number Line

A favorite outdoor activity of ours is playing the disappearing number line. My son LOVES getting to spray the chalk away AND he’s building a ton of number sense by thinking about the relationships between numbers on the number line.

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10 At-Home Math Activities (5 Levels for Each)

Ten free math activities. Each are one setup with 5 versions for 5 age levels: toddler, pre-K, kindergarten, 1st and 2nd grade. If you’ve got multiple children at home, this means you can do just one setup and still get everyone involved! All activities are screen-free, hands-on, and FUN!

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How Long is One Year?

This two-minute daily math routine will support your child’s understanding of counting by ones and tens, as well as begin to build their understanding of place values.

Learning to Count, Place ValueNeily BoydDecember 29, 2019early math, preschool math, preschool, counting, counting with kids, preschool place value, place value, how long is one year, preschool time, teaching time

Simple Activities to Build Early Math Skills at Home