{"product_id":"numbers-measurements","title":"NUMBERS \u0026 MEASUREMENTS","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNUMBERS \u0026amp; MEASUREMENTS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChildren are curious creatures with a desire to learn, and it's something we should encourage from an early age. Many daycare centers today are good\u003cbr\u003eat supporting children's early literacy by practicing the alphabet, rhyming, and writing their names. But did you know that an even better indicator\u003cbr\u003eof their academic future is their early understanding of mathematics?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn this material, we have developed 4 activities with the sole purpose of improving children's early math skills. The activities are easy\u003cbr\u003eto start with a small group of children and can be adjusted\/adapted according to age and level. Above all, the activities are fun and nurture children's\u003cbr\u003enatural curiosity for numbers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWHY ARE EARLY MATH SKILLS IMPORTANT?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMathematics is much more than counting and recognizing numbers; at its core, it's about problem-solving. While it's important to learn to\u003cbr\u003eread and write, it's just as important for children to have some basic mathematical skills. When children start school, basic abilities\u003cbr\u003ein a range of mathematical areas will help them succeed and ease the transition from daycare to school.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis material focuses on areas of mathematics related to numbers and measurement\/proportions. Mathematics also includes\u003cbr\u003espatial awareness and patterns. Activities for these areas are included in our Build \u0026amp; Learn Shapes material. The skills children need to\u003cbr\u003elearn about numbers and measurement\/proportions are:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber Sense\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe ability to understand numbers. This often starts with learning to count, which most children practice at an early age, and is often their first encounter with mathematics. Later, they will also learn to count backward. This is also the ability to understand numbers, e.g., the number 2. Children must learn to count to two, what shape 2 has, and that the name of 2 is \"two.\" Number sense also includes the ability to add and subtract.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRepresentation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis is where children learn to connect numbers with their reality. When children begin to learn to count, they typically learn the sequence of numbers but not what it means. They can count five pencils on the table but may not understand that it means there are five pencils – this is the next step in learning mathematics, and it's called representation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEstimation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOnce children begin to understand number sense and representation, they are ready to start estimating. This is essentially the same as making good guesses. It's the ability to make an educated guess about which of two piles has more of something. Children practice their estimation skills when they use or hear words like \"more\" and \"less.\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMeasurement\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis is where children learn that they can measure distance, height, weight, and much more. To begin with, the specific units of measurement are not as important; they start by gaining a basic understanding that they can measure things. Later, they can learn that some things are measured in kg, cm, etc.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is the combination of these abilities\/skills, as well as spatial awareness and patterns, that provides children with a solid foundation for\u003cbr\u003emathematics. For this reason, these are the areas that the included activities focus on. This product is intended as a tool that you can easily\u003cbr\u003euse in your daily work as an educator.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eZPIIEL AND MATHEMATICS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlay and Learn\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA fantastic way for children to practice basic number and measurement skills is through play. Children are naturally curious about numbers, and meeting them in\u003cbr\u003etheir interest\/supporting this and responding to it is important. Zpiiel elements can be used for both child-initiated play and for\u003cbr\u003eplanned educational activities.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlay with all senses\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhen you play with Zpiiel build \u0026amp; learn, a range of senses are activated: Children can touch, see, and manipulate the numbers. In addition, adult\u003cbr\u003eparticipation can activate the sense of hearing and the problem-solving aspect. Ways this can be done are by talking to them about numbers and giving\u003cbr\u003ethem tasks to solve. Children will also use their tactile sense because they can physically touch and feel the numbers. Building the numbers instead\u003cbr\u003eof just writing them helps children understand the numbers on a deeper level.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYour imagination is the only limit\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWith this product, you build the numbers yourself using the building kit; you can easily involve the children. The elements have ball joints, which\u003cbr\u003emeans it's easy to change the shape of the numbers. Find inspiration for activities that improve early math skills on the following\u003cbr\u003epages. The elements can also easily be used for free play where children can build houses, animals, monsters, or whatever they wish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Zpiiel","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57354924163455,"sku":null,"price":750.0,"currency_code":"DKK","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0999\/3833\/7151\/files\/numbers.png?v=1777011550","url":"https:\/\/zpiiel.com\/en\/products\/numbers-measurements","provider":"Zpiiel","version":"1.0","type":"link"}