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Be sure all toys and materials are large enough to avoid a choking hazard.
Meal times are great times to introduce early math concepts. Serve foods of
different shapes such as quesadillas cut into triangles, round banana slices, and
square slices of cheese.
Have cardboard, plastic, and cloth picture books that show different numbers
of objects for the children to look at.
Use size, shape, and counting words throughout the day. Point out the size and
shape of different toys, foods, and other familiar objects. Count things such
as the number of children playing in the sandbox and the number of chairs
at the snack table.
Have a selection of puzzles with a few large pieces that have their own space
in the base of the puzzle. Choose puzzles with knobs. If necessary, glue corks
or empty thread spools on each piece to help children develop their small
muscle skills.
Have plenty of blocks of different sizes and colors. Cardboard “hollow” blocks
are excellent for one year olds. Make your own by covering shoe boxes and
other cartons with construction or contact paper.
Encourage children to experiment with the way objects balance or fall. Wooden
and hollow blocks are excellent for this kind of exploration.
Tubs with a small amount of water or sand and measuring cups and spoons
are excellent for children to begin to explore measurement concepts.
One year olds love to dump and fill containers. They learn about volume and
size when they do this. Provide different size containers and objects that are
safe for dumping and filling!
Cooking activities help children begin to learn about measuring. Let them
help whenever possible.
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