Math Play!: 80 Ways to Count & Learn

by Diane McGowan

Hours of good fun are in store for kids as they explore early learning math skills such as counting, sequencing, numerical recognition, pattern identification, manipulating shapes, and measuring--with plenty of play mixed in. Eighty noncompetitive games and participatory activities, plus nature, art, craft, and food experiences introduce the excitement of numbers and their place in daily life.

144 pages, Paperback

First published April 1, 1997

Reviews

[Tam Car]

I often check out activity books and I'll find one or two decent crafts or activities. This book is full of fun and creative ways to learn and play with numbers, and especially without needing things I didn't have on hand or were easy enough to get. Definitely good for ages 3 to 6ish I'd say, but I found I could bounce ideas off of the ones in this book and make them a bit more difficult for my eight year old to engage in as well. Really great book

[Kerry]

There were a few really great ideas in this book for integrating numbers and counting into daily life. In particular, there were some that combined several areas of development and taught some useful skills creatively to kids who are too young to read and write.

[Nicole]

Games for learning how to count to three- don't most kids learn that on their own?

[Amy Madden]

Using to suppliment homeschooling curriculum for preschooler

[Katie]

Excellent, simple things to do everyday in a casual way to help pre-math skills. I highly recommend this book!

[Cheryl]

This book has lots of simple ways to include early math skills into your play time using household items.