Here Are Some Ways You Can Help Children
Develop Mathematical Competence Using KIDWARE as a Tool.
Offer many ways for children to express
their understandings of mathematical concepts. Encourage open-ended
exploration that permits children to create, construct and solve their own mathematical
problems through various means such as conversation, drawing, and writing.
Build on young children's interests.
Choose topics that reflect their experience and background. As children mature, they
move from a more concrete to a more abstract understanding of the world. Children
learn that symbols can take the place of actual objects or pictures of objects.
Integrate math concepts into other
curriculum areas. Provide active hands-on exploration with numbers
and number concepts throughout daily experiences. This ensures the development of
thorough understanding and makes math meaningful. Mathematics is a tool, too.