Value Bookshop's Reading Notes

D is turning 4 this year and I’ve started more formal lessons with him. When it comes to math, the first step is always to teach them to count to ten (at least). However, being able to verbalize the numbers don’t mean they understand what the numbers stand for. Meaning, do they know the number 5 equates to the quantity 5. So, you may draw three objects and ask them how many and they will not know even if they can rattle off the numbers.
So at this stage, D already knows the relationship between numbers and quantity. We also worked on writing the numbers 1-9. Now that he can write the numbers, he can use workbooks. Currently, we are using this workbook:Scott Foresman-Addison Wesley (2002 Edition)

We are on the first chapter which is “Numbers to 12 and Graphing.” So far we have finished lessons like:
1. Count and write how many
2. Draw a certain number of objects
3. Which is more, which is fewer
4. Number sequencing e.g. 4,5,__

Why I like this workbook:
1. It is colourful and full of pictures
2. Don’t have to think what math concepts to teach. Just follow the chapters in the book.
3. Many suggestions on what parents can do to reinforce the learning such as games and activities.

Another math workbook which is very similar is Silver Burdett Ginn Mathematics (The path to math success). I’m using this one with my older girl K.

As of today, I still have one copy available at my bookshop going for RM35.
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