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Invite your kindergartener to explore the bright new world of measurement by starting out with nonstandard (and tasty!) units, such as gummy bears or worms.

Take math off the page and into the real world. This simple game gives kindergarten kids hands-on practice with basic addition.

This very physical game gets math off the page and into the real world-- and it works on number sense and estimation, key skills for kindergarten readiness.

Help your little builder move up in the world with this recycled cardboard castle that's just the right size for a young king and his loyal stuffed subjects.

Teach your preschooler color recognition using this handy egg carton sorter. She will group objects by color and learn to recognize their names with this tool.

In this simple and social activity, children use size comparison skills to find objects in nature that are bigger, smaller, longer, and shorter.

Build your child's vocabulary by exploring and discussing spatial relationships during everyday activities such as building, rearranging, and ordering.

Kindergarten algebra is a lot different than high school. In kindergarten math, algebra means grouping like things, or noticing what doesn't belong in a set.

Make a big green alligator with household items and help your kindergartener practices letters and sounds!

Bring the classic game of "Red Rover" up to date with color and shape recognition skills for your child.

Want to help your kid with math? Get out the grab bag! This game is a great way to practice the tricky business of associating numbers with sets of objects.

Give your child some practice with even numbers, while creating a cute Christmas keepsake. Create this skip counting book.

Learning to identify and categorize different geometric shapes is a big goal for early learners. And your neighborhood is the perfect place to start!

Challenge your kindergartener to finding out if a coin toss is really fair by conducting this coin toss experiment.

Celebrate the 100th day of school by creating a geometric, math-inspired mural in the style of Henri Matisse in this creative kindergarten grade art activity.

Try a 100th Day of School Scavenger Hunt with your preschooler, and send her on the search for objects of different colors!

Here's a tasty way to give your child some counting practice.

Play this hidden number game with your preschooler that will give her a leg up in learning numbers.

This activity is a great way to practice sorting, counting, matching, and other early math skills--- on the fly.

Help your preschooler grasp the concept of ordering and sequence while teaching him valuable vocabulary with simple activities around the house.

Help your child see numbers three ways with this simple grab-and-go game, great for quick practice in the car.

Put numbers and letters together -- key kindergarten math and reading skills -- while creating a marvelous game piece for outdoor play!

Create a counting book, in order from 1-30, to help your child figure out a variety of ways of recognizing and representing numbers.

You don't need to spend big bucks to buy a pre-boxed version of a matching game at the store. You can make your own easily. Here's how:

Put your kid in charge of her own survey! She'll poll her relatives and friends, collect information, and then create a colorful chart to display her findings.

Help your kindergartener learn to manage a telephone with this homemade keyboard that also helps kids practice letters and numbers.

These bean bag games are a fun and inexpensive way to keep your first grader learning! Work on social skills, coordination, math, or even spelling!

The Kindergarten Personal Record Book makes measurement fun & active! Kids record their vital statistics from head to toe using unusual tools like paper clips.

This cookie dough handles like molding clay, but also makes delicious cookies. Use this activity to strengthen your child's alphabet skills.

Learn how to count in Spanish. Your child will practice her numbers and build her reading skills while learning a bit about Latino culture along the way.