So teaching your child in the begging is as easy as teaching a cat to swim. It is frustrating , but beyond amazing when little things click in their minds.
Start small, start with the most important thing. Their name, start with highlighter on a paper have them trace right over the highlighter. Incorporate the letters of their names in a routine. Point out things that have the letters of their name.
With numbers focus on their age, not just the number but what the amount is. Use fingers, use food, use crayons, heck use random things in your bag while waiting in a office. Or at the store in counting items in the cart.
With colors use their toys, meals, outdoors, and indoor items.
With shapes use everything around you.
With patterns mess up songs. like.
The itsy bitsy spider went up the water spout
down came the walrus ... when they laugh say what isnt it walrus? This also engages them, and its great bonding.
See we as adults think well I know this so why do I need to say it out loud and often just give the answer. You dont need to spend money on flash cards, or work books. Even if it seems silly, start saying things out loud.
Like what color is the sky?
What letter starts the word apple?
Whats the first letter of your name?
Biggest thing you need to do, is make it silly and fun. When they ask you, dont just say I dont know, google it and learn with them.
Also Pinterest is amazing for printable education things. This is my pin-board for Pre-k and Kinder. I am always adding new things.
http://www.pinterest.com/pumagrr/preschool-kindergarten/
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