Skill· 2.8y–6.2y· 4 min
Counting and Puzzles
Parent observes seven early mathematics milestones from MELQO at 36-72mo: verbal counting range, recognising written numerals, mental addition, giving a specified number on request, comparing two numbers, completing a five-piece puzzle, and understanding spatial prepositions (on, under, in front of, next to).
Free to do together whenever you like.
What you'll need
Small container with 10-15 objects. Simple puzzle or 5 objects. Optional: number cards 1-10.
How it works
The 3-step guide, with what to look for at each step, is for signed-in parents.
What this develops
- MilestoneReceptive spatial-word understandingMind· 2.7y–3.2y· stretch
- MilestoneCompletes interlocking jigsaws of 4-12 piecesMind· 3y–5y· stretch· Step 6
- MilestoneRecites the counting sequenceMind· 4y–5y· core
- MilestoneNames written numeralsMind· 4y–5y· core· Step 2
- MilestoneRecognises written numeralsMind· 4y–5y· core
Visual example
Coming soon