Kindergarten Math Games and Puzzles

Book excerpt: A solid foundation of basic math skills is essential for early success in math. Children who can connect their understanding of math to the world around them will be ready for the challenges of mathematics as they advance to more complex topics. The games and puzzles in this workbook are designed to help children enjoy practicing their math skills. Best of all, they'll have lots of fun doing it! Here's a peek at what's inside: Hide and Seek Counting objects in a picture, such as animals on a farm or shapes on a truck, helps bolster skills such as counting and identifying shapes. Domino Dots Putting dominoes in different formations reinforces skills such as number recognition, "less than" and "more than," and completing patterns. Picking Pairs Drawing lines to connect objects that belong together, like a paintbrush and watercolor set, pail and shovel, or animals with their homes, sharpens sorting skills. Treasure Hunt Following directions to the real pirate treasure, and avoiding the fake ones, gives children practice with maps. Plus! Game Pieces The workbook includes spinners, dominoes, tangram pieces, and pattern blocks for children to cut out and use with the games and puzzles. Give your child's confidence in math a boost with Kindergarten Math Games & Puzzles.