Going to school for the first time is an exciting, highly anticipated event for both parents and their young children. Though that time may be a year or two away, it is not too early to begin preparing your child for a successful school experience. Research has shown that repetition is essential for the brain to learn and recall information. The quick and engaging activities in this book will provide your child with repeated practice of developmentally appropriate math skills and vocabulary. While these activities may seem simplistic, their mastery is essential. To make sense of numbers, children must learn not only the verbal counting sequence 1, 2, 3…, but also the way to connect each count with an object known as one-to-one correspondence. In addition, children must understand the fact that the last spoken number corresponds to the number of items being counted. Becoming fluent, or automatic, with these skills helps develop fluency and build a strong foundation in mathematical thinking and reasoning, an important skill for academic success.

Upon your child’s completion of each activity, use the provided incentive chart with stickers to track progress and celebrate your child’s success.

Whether students need extra practice with grade-level skills or a head start on next year, Stick Kids^® Workbooks offer engaging activities, games, and puzzles that help make learning lots of fun. Each book features full-color activities, a list of the skills, and an explanation of why those skills are important for development. Also included are helpful tips, an answer key, a handy tracking sheet, and appearances by the lovable Stick Kids!

These skill practice workbooks are perfect for use at school, or as entertaining activities on the go. Great for school breaks, vacations, and year-long practice.

SKILLS

• Number recognition
• One-to-one correspondence
• Matching
• Writing and identifying number words
• Counting

HOW YOU CAN HELP SUPPORT LEARNING

• Work with your child in a quiet, calm setting.
• Complete some activities together.
• Provide buttons, coins, or other small items if needed to help your child complete the activities in this book.
• Find teachable moments in your regular everyday activities, such as when visiting the grocery store, folding laundry, or setting the table, to practice their counting and other math skills.

Please note: In the eBook version of this title, stickers are not included.