Family Math

Trusted tools that help families with children ages 2-5 uncover the joy of math in everyday experiences.

Age Range
Preschool - 1st Grade
Subject
Math

Introduction to Mathematical Thinking

Bringing you trusted tools and bilingual resources that help families with children ages 2-5 uncover the joy of math in everyday experiences.

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Family Math Lessons

  • Make a Duck Mask Necklace and Learn to Count to Seven

    Make a Duck Mask Necklace and Learn to Count to Seven

    MathKindergarten, Pre-K

    Make a duck mask necklace and quack along as we count and solve basic math equations.

  • Sorting and Collecting

    Sorting and Collecting

    MathKindergarten, Pre-K

    Learn how children can sort, collect, and group objects they see in the real-world A simple chore, like laundry, can be an opportunity to discuss math with you…

  • Number Sense and Counting

    Number Sense and Counting

    MathKindergarten, Pre-K

    Discover how children learn to count and how you, as a family member or caregiver of a young learner, can help encourage their development. Then explore ways y…

  • Patterns

    Patterns

    MathKindergarten, Pre-K

    Learn the patterns and rules used to help predict outcomes. Then, while preparing lunch, find patterns and predict what will come next.

  • Shapes

    Shapes

    MathKindergarten, Pre-K

    Look at the world and identify shapes, while discussing the attributes that define them. Then continue the conversation at home while putting groceries away.

  • Spatial Sense

    Spatial Sense

    MathKindergarten, Pre-K

    Kids must develop a spatial sense to communicate with others about the world around them. To do so, it’s important that families use vocabulary related to posi…

  • Make Bead Wands While Sorting and Collecting

    Make Bead Wands While Sorting and Collecting

    MathKindergarten, Pre-K

    In this step-by-step activity video, we create magical bead wands while learning to sort and collect with your child. This video is included as part of PBS SoC…

  • Make a Newspaper City to Develop Spatial Sense

    Make a Newspaper City to Develop Spatial Sense

    MathKindergarten, Pre-K

    In this step-by-step activity video, which requires little other than some newspaper and tape, we learn about the vocabulary of location and position (over, un…

  • Learn to Count With Number Bingo

    Learn to Count With Number Bingo

    MathKindergarten, Pre-K

    In this step-by-step activity video, we create a fun Bingo-style board game while helping your child develop number and counting skills. This video is included…