Sorting, shapes, patterning and of course counting are all activities that develop strong math skills. We are all aware of the importance of success in math throughout formal schooling years . Starting through play parents can help lay a positive foundation of something that so many of us struggle with later on. Here are some fun activities that can help create a love of numbers, order , shapes and patterns before they can decide they hate math!

Counting
Cupcake Candle Counting
Gold Hunt-Counting Coins Game

Match Games
Autumn Squirrel Match
Cupcake Match Game
Egg Color Match

Numbers
Elevator Numbers
Egg Carton Number Game
Number N
Number Recognition – One to one correspondence

Patterning
Napkin Ring Necklace
Shoelace Necklace
Wrapping Paper Patterns

Shapes
Hose It Down- Outside Shape Game
Magic Tape Shapes
Shape Banjo
Shape Boat
Shape Christmas Tree
Shape Detectives
Shape Dinosaur
Shape Four Leaf Clover
Shape Garbage Truck
Shape House
Shape Pizza
Shape Safari
Shape Scarecrow
Shape Snake
Shape Street Signs
Shape Sorting Game
Shape Sorting Game II
Shape Sun Catcher
Shape Turkey
Skyscraper Shape Sorting
Sort and Shape Heart

Sorting
Skyscraper Shape Sort
Heart Sorting
Marshmallow Sorting
Mitten Match
Pom Pom Sorting
Recycling Center Sorting
Season Sorting
Shape Sorting Game
Shape Sorting Game II
Sort and Shape Heart