Sorting

Sorting can be a fun and easy thing to do while at your home. Have them sort things like tupperware, socks, silverware, etc. There are many ways that you can do sorting at your own home. If you want to do sorting with your child with out making a mess here is a website that has a shape sorting game and a fish sorting game. Have FUN.

http://www.picadome.fcps.net/lab/interactive/kindergarten.htm#Math%20Links

Numeral Recognition and Writing

There are many easy ways to count with your child. The thing that we find hard is finding the right way to teach them how to write the numbers. Here is a helpful song that we use in school to remind them how to write their numbers. (Sung to the tune of Skip to my Lou)

1. Start at the top and come straight down(repeat two times). To make a numeral 1.
2. Half way around and slide to the right(repeat two times). To make a numeral 2.
   
3. Circle around and around again (repeat two times.) To make a numeral 3.
4. Down, slide, cut in half, thats the way(repeat two times) To make a numeral 4.
5. Down and around and put on his hat(repeat two times) To make a numeral 5.
6. Come right down and give it a curl (repeat two times) To make a numeral 6.
7. Slide to th right and then slant down(repeat two times) To make a numeral 7.
8. Make an "S" and go straight home(repeat two times) To make a numeral 8.
9. Circle around and then straight down(repeat two times) To make a numeral 9.
10. Make a one and then add a zero(repeat two times) To make a numeral 10.

This song may seem a little dorky but you wouldn't believe how helpful it is when they are trying to remember how to write the numbers.

Patterns, Shapes and Colors

This seems like a lot to cover doesn't it. I think that it can be as simple as you want to make it. Patterns, shapes, and colors are found all around us. As you are driving down the road on the way to the grocery store, you can point out all different shapes and colors you see. If this doesn't strike your fancy then here is a website that your child can learn patterning, shapes, and colors all at the same time. Have FUN!

http://kids.aol.com/homework-help/junior/math/shapes

Counting by Tens, Fives, and Twos.

There is a man who makes Kindergarten teachers lives so much easier and his name is Jack Hartman. He writes amazing songs that help our students learn to do math, read, and many other things. If you are looking for the best way to teach your child to count by 10's, 5's, and 2's, then buy his CD's "Math in Motion" and "Math All Around Me". Here is a link to his website where you can buy his CDs for just $15.00.

http://www.jackhartmann.com/order.php

Sounds of the Letters

This one is simple whenever you talk about the alphabet with your child be sure to mention that each one of them has a name and a sound. Here is a link to a fun song on Starfall.com that does the names of the letters and their sounds.

http://www.starfall.com/n/level-k/song-abcs/load.htm?f

Rhyiming Words

Syllables