Children sometimes have the impression that math only exists in an abstract sense. But numbers are everywhere! Here are seven activities that will help your child discover where mathematics is used in everyday life.
Cooking is the ultimate everyday math activity! Not only does it help your child learn how to follow instructions (which will help in science class), but it also gets them familiar with using quantities, temperatures, units of time, and mathematical conversions. For example, you can ask your child to do the following:
Construction doesn’t have to involve heavy-duty tools like saws or hammers. You can also build structures using kid-friendly materials, such as LEGO bricks or construction paper. Building an object takes all kinds of mathematical skills, from measuring and counting to estimating, adding, and multiplying.
Learning financial literacy is an essential skill for every future adult. You can teach your child what things are worth by creating a budget together or by planning your next grocery list and estimating the total cost.
Alloprof has a game called Allomarché (French only), which teaches kids to count money by filling up their grocery cart!
Math is an integral part of music! Your child can practise fractions, along with their rhythm, when learning note length equivalences:
Guessing games are always fun, especially when they involve guessing unusual things! Ask your child to “guesstimate” the following:
This game is simple, but oh so fun! Gather about 20 different objects and follow these steps:
This activity will help develop your child’s logical reasoning, which is an essential skill in mathematics.
Books about mathematics? Why not! Here are some French book suggestions that will help your child learn about numbers:
Writing : The Alloprof Parents' team