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Early mathematics should be play activities which are enjoyed by both you and your child. If a child is rigidly 'taught' maths, they are less likely to learn, and possibly will dislike maths. All the activities, apart from well known games, can be done with everyday objects found at home, and often whilst you are busy in the same room. Without realising it, your child will be learning, and building up a good mathematical background.

Button Box	Talk about colours, sizes, favourites. Group together identical buttons. Sort by colour, size, shape, number of holes at the centre.
Cotton Reels	Sort by size, colour (if full). Thread empty cotton reels onto a shoe lace (tie a button or bead at one end).
Your Purse	Let your child examine the coins. Discuss the colours of the coins and what is on them. Constant handling will enable the child to recognise the number on the coin, and the value of the coin without always looking at the number.
Shopping	In quiet shops, let your child either pay money and/or collect the change.