How to Teach Your Preschool Child Number and Numeral Recognition

We teach our children everyday. Sometimes we teach by example, other times we teach actively. As the old saying goes... you are your child's first teacher. Two very important preschool concepts you should be teaching actively are number and numeral recognition. Here are some easy things to do to help your child master these skills.

Things You'll Need

  • Patience
  • Computer
  • Printer
  • Paper or Cardstock
  • Digital Camera
  • Word Processor
  • Toys, Food or Household Objects

Instructions

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      Number Recognition is the concept of "amount" or "how many." Teaching your child to count objects, rather than simply memorize number order is very important. You can use toys, food (we like counting Cheerios) or household objects. Picture books are also very helpful.

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      Numeral Recognition is the concept of the "written number" such as "3" represents three things. You can make posters showing numbers and pictures of familiar objects to actively teach. You may even photograph your child's toys to illustrate your poster. Use your computer and printer to create a poster made up of well-known "friends."

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      Have your child finger trace the numbers during a discussion about written numbers. If your child is too young, you can finger trace for him.

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      When counting, have your child touch each item. This reinforces the concept of amount. (I have one, two, three cars.)

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      In addition to posters and books, there are many free worksheets available online. If you have older, school age children, your preschooler may be encouraged to work with these by example.

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