Is your child already interested in numbers? Are they already counting and reading?
And, are you looking for a curriculum that will provide them with the foundational skills in math they need to succeed in school and beyond? If so, Singapore Math may be just what you’re looking for. Starting at kindergarten gives your child the foundation they need to move from concrete to abstract thinking.
In this blog post, we’ll explore three reasons why Singapore Math is an excellent choice for kindergarteners.
First, Singapore Math for Kindergarten is an excellent choice as it offers students a variety of activities to engage with math and build problem-solving skills. With this approach, students are exposed to visual representations of math concepts such as numbers, shapes, and patterns. They don’t just learn how to count and what numbers are called.
Here’s an example of a visual representation of math concepts:
Secondly, they learn about relationships and patterns between numbers – things like comparisons, grouping, ordering, and sequencing. This gives them an early start in thinking critically and applying their understanding.
Here’s an example of learning both numbers and patterns together:
Finally, through applying Singapore Math methods for Kindergarten, children can also start working on visual recognition of the number of objects (subitizing), word problem stories, and data analysis with the aid of objects all around them that help them apply math to real life.
Here’s an example of subitizing where the student starts to recognize numbers from dice:
These are the reasons why Singapore Math is an excellent choice for kindergarteners. It helps them to get started on the right thinking process early on and builds a strong foundation in mathematics.
