Ready, Set, Count

by Marlene Barron, Karen Romano Young

Start together on a lifetime of learning— the greatest gift you can give your child A trip to the hardware store. A stop at a traffic light. A suitcase. A deck of cards. A muffin pan. Transform these everyday experiences and household items into a world of math and magic for your child. Early childhood education specialist Marlene Barron shows you how to stimulate your child's natural interest in mathematics by sharing 60 imaginative and entertaining activities. Each one The Ready, Set, Learn series was created to help parents and children explore concepts and develop skills necessary to succeed in school. In addition to dozens of activities, each book contains a substantial overview explaining children's developmental needs. Also available in the Ready, Set, Learn Ready, Set, Read and Write; Ready, Set, Explore; Ready, Set, Cooperate. "Marlene Barron's special understanding of people—children, parents, teachers—has led to these very special books. The activities here will allow children to construct a deeper, more complex understanding of their world and will be fun for both parent and child. I recommend these books to anyone who works with children." —John Chattin-McNichols, Ph.D. Associate Professor, School of Education, Seattle University Vice President, American Montessori Society

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First published October 27, 1995