Preschool Math the little rebel way

Here at FreeWater Academy, we do not start formal math until kindergarten. However, I am a fan of exposure from a young age and just "doing math" as part of life. We count, sort and match socks together. We count stairs as we go up and down. We begin fractions as we cut sandwiches to various specifications. You get the idea.

One of the best things, we've done is to place a 100 numbers chart to the front of the refrigerator, at just the right height for certain little people in the house. (Next to it you'll find a multiplication chart and an alphabet/handwriting chart as well). Some of the little rebels have been more curious, more interested in this than others, but overall it's been a great thing for all of them. No pressure, nothing formal, just exposure.

Recently, Parker and Aaron have taken to spending time "at our number pad" each day. Aaron has been working on helping Parker to count and to recognize the numbers. They often do this while I wash dishes and/or prep a meal and it's so fun to listen in on their conversation.

I had no idea that Parker was doing so well, he enjoys counting to ten with me and then asking for help. Stinker.

One day last week, he was counting alone as Aaron was busy with chores. I overheard him and attempted to get a video. As soon as he heard the camera, he stopped so it was a no go. Previously, I had not heard him get beyond 44, so it was great to hear him hit fifty on this particular day.

fordee eight

fordee nine

deep breath

five-tee

five-tee one

five-tee two'szee

five-tee free...

Ah, I wish I had gotten the video.

I did however, capture this video not too many days before the above scene.



(if you click through to youtube, you'll see I've put up a few other videos. None of Mag yet, she was busy and uninterested when I've tried, but I'll get something of her soon. I won't post every time I put a video up, so for those of you...ahem...grandparents....that can't get enough of my adorable kiddos you might check it once a week or so and look for new videos.)

**ed. note: I have no control over what videos "pop-up" for what's next at the end of the youtube video. I don't suggest clicking on those. If you do, it's at your own risk. A direct link to the raisingrebels youtube channel to see all of our videos can be found on the sidebar to your right.**