This thread features multiple parents sharing personal experiences and milestones in teaching math to young children, including a child counting from 15 months, recognizing shapes, and performing instant arithmetic. The discussion highlights specific breakthroughs like a 3.5-year-old learning numerals through a Christmas countdown and a 7-month-old engaging with dot cards.
It serves as a collection of real-world success stories and practical encouragement for new parents.
Highlights from the Discussion
DomanMom_1: 'We started when he was 2 1/2 and he has been able to perceive quantity (tell the difference between a card w. 99 and 98 dots on it), and do instant arithmetic in his head including addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, fractions, and square roots.'
rixu: 'i started teaching dot cards to E at her age 6 month... now she knows shapes toooo'
CVMomma: 'My daughter didn't always want to look at dot cards either, but I kept at it. Use a extra, exciting voice and maybe try putting a picture of your face or something else she enjoys in between a few of the dot car'