Mathematics is one of the most important subjects in the school curriculum. It is not without reason they say that the world is founded on mathematics: indeed, without its principles and laws it is difficult to imagine life for modern man. A child who since childhood has understood the basic principles of mathematical constructions in the future will be easy to absorb information in one way or another related to this interesting, but not simple science.
It is best to start acquainting your baby with mathematics from a very early age, because in fact, every day the child sees the manifestations of mathematical postulates in everyday life. With the help of wise caring parents, the baby will learn to recognize geometric shapes, learn the concepts of quantity and its symbolic expression - the number. Help Mom and Dad in teaching preschoolers math can special materials: books, albums, various toys, counting sticks and magnetic numbers.
Age 5 is a period in the life of a preschooler when he already knows and can do a lot. Just at this time, aptitudes and areas of interest are formed, so now it becomes especially important to support the natural curiosity of the young geek, give him the opportunity to enjoy the process of learning. That basis of the simplest mathematical skills that the child learned in the early preschool years, now requires supplementation and expansion. The efficiency and success of the child's preparation for school will largely depend on how well mathematical games and activities will be organized during this period.