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Math in Kindergarten is heavily based around counting and learning new shapes. One way to help your child retain their knowledge is to use everyday objects. When you go out in public have your child point out the different shapes they see. A pizza is a triangle, a box is a rectangle, the ball is a circle, etc. If they see multiples of one shape, have them count how many they see. This helps in both aspects of the math that your child is learning. It also helps them to connect shapes and counting into real life objects.

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MATH LEARNING TIPS FOR KINDERGARTEN PARENTS:

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MATH LEARNING TIPS FOR KINDERGARTEN PARENTS:

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http://www.dreambox.com/parent-tips-kindergarten
This website gives you some ideas of how you can help with math in the home. It includes help with counting, shapes, and also includes games that can be played as a family.

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We also know that most families have a full schedule, and it can be hard to find time for that extra focus we want to have on math. But, with a little help from DreamBox it's easy to find ways to work a little math fun into everyday family activities, and keep it from becoming a chore.

At DreamBox Learning, we support parents with ways to participate in their children's math learning at home. Parents are a child's first teacher, and research suggests that increased participation from parents enhances a child's ability to succeed.

Pre-kindergarten and kindergartners are avid math learners! They may easily compare sets of objects to know which is more, but may have difficulty figuring out how many they actually have. When they count they know how many? but may not know that the last number counted means the total quantity. At this age, kids are learning which set is more and may be able to sequence quantities from smallest to largest. But the question how much more? can be difficult. Many children are also fascinated with collecting and sorting objects.

Give your child plenty of opportunities to count

Play number games during everyday activities, such as counting the number of steps, the number of trucks you see while driving, or counting the number of items going in the laundry.

Read the calendar, and determine the number of days until an upcoming event.

Young children can count the number of items that you bought at the store. If you buy multiples of 1 item (such as 10 cans of cat food), practice counting by 2's, 3's, or higher numbers

Have your child count the change needed to pay for an item.

Watch your child play to understand her mathematical knowledge. When your child counts, does she touch each object once? Is his voice in sync with his tag?

Have your child distribute cookies or toys to family members, with each person getting an equal number

Help your child recognize shapes and size relationships

At the grocery store, ask your child to find items that are triangles, circles, rectangles, and other shapes.

Ask your child to recognize or stack the groceries you bought by container shape or organize by size.

Organize a scavenger hunt where your child has to find objects of different shapes

Make snowflakes using symmetry. Fold a square piece of paper in half diagonally to make a triangle, then fold in half 2 more times. Cut out small diamond or circular shapes from the edges, and then unfold it. Experiment with different numbers of folds and shapes.

Find ways to collect and organize information

Look around the house to find groups of 2 objects, like pairs of gloves or socks. Look for groups of 3's, 4's, and on up to 10's.

Have your child help sort the laundry by various categories - by color, or by whom an item belongs to.

Take measurements for a project around the house.

Using paper of different colors, make a paper chain with paper strips and tape. Encourage your child to create patterns by repeating colors and numbers of rings in a regular order. This can be done in connection with reading the calendar and counting down days to a special event.

Collect objects in nature- leaves, rocks, shells and the like. When you get home, sort them by color, size, or type. How many different categories can you find? How many objects are in more than 1 category?

Help your child develop reasoning skills

Help your child think about the permanence of a set. Put 6 pennies in a row, and then change the arrangement. Ask "did the quantity change?"

Kindergartners love repetition and patterning, which fosters mathematical thinking. Clapping patterns help your child discover sequences and predict what comes next.

Some family games that use kindergarten math skills:

Many card games require counting and score keeping.

Dice games and dominos help kids learn to quickly recognize groups of dots from 2 to 12.

Play board games that involve counting squares, such as Chutes and Ladders.

Tic Tac Toe and Connect Four build recognition of rows of 3 and 4 counters.

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When your children play DreamBox, you'll get regular academic progress emails that include tips for family activities that reinforce the specific lessons your child is learning!

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Math Learning Tips for Kindergarten Grade Parents

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We also know that most families have a full schedule, and it can be hard to find time for that extra focus we want to have on math. But, with a little help from DreamBox it's easy to find ways to work a little math fun into everyday family activities, and keep it from becoming a chore.

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READING TIPS FOR PARENTS OF KINDERGARTENERS:

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READING TIPS FOR PARENTS OF KINDERGARTENERS:

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https://www.readingrockets.org/article/reading-tips-parents-kindergartners
This website gives you many ways to help with your child's reading skills at home. It also includes a link to other sites that give reading tips for those who are bilingual.

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Reading Tips for Parents of Kindergartners

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Play with letters, words, and sounds! Having fun with language helps your child learn to crack the code of reading. The tips below offersome fun ways you can help your child become a happy andconfident reader. Try a new tip each week. See what works best foryour child.

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There are many ways to be involved in you child's development while at home. If you are helping to build their knowledge while at home, it can make a huge impact on their progress within the classroom.
One task that I recommend to parents to help with reading is to have your child tell you a story. Make them go into detail and help them find the right words to use. Explain each new word to them. If you teach them a new word, revisit that new word in a few days to refresh their memory. This not only helps them with being able to read more fluently but also helps their ability to write.

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I know there are always some learning curves when it comes to a parent-teacher relationship. Just know that, bottom line, your child's teacher wants the best for them. It is hard to let go of your child and have trust in a teacher but know that they have vast experience and knowledge with how to overcome any struggles. Barriers aren't only physical, they are emotional as well. The best thing to remember is that both you and the teacher have different concerns with one another and the best possible way to overcome them is through open communication.