MORAYFIELD, Australia - AussieJournal -- Mathematics doesn't have to be boring—especially for young children who learn best through hands-on experiences! Making maths fun encourages curiosity, problem-solving, and confidence. Here are some engaging and easy math games you can play at home to help your kindy child develop early numeracy skills.

1. Number Hunt

Turn a simple walk or car ride into a number hunt! Ask your child to spot numbers on letterboxes, road signs, or shopfronts. This helps them recognise numerals in everyday life and strengthens their ability to identify and name numbers.

2. Counting with Everyday Objects

Use small objects like buttons, pasta pieces, or toys to practice counting. Challenge your child to sort items by size, shape, or colour while counting them. This activity supports one-to-one correspondence—an essential early math skill.

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3. Dice and Board Games

Classic board games like Snakes and Ladders or dice-based games help children develop counting, addition, and problem-solving skills. Rolling a die and moving spaces on a board game reinforces number recognition and turn-taking.

4. Shape Hunt Around the House

Encourage your child to identify and name shapes in their surroundings. "Can you find something shaped like a circle?" Whether it's a clock, a plate, or a wheel, recognising shapes builds spatial awareness and geometry skills.

5. Building and Measuring with Blocks

Using building blocks, ask your child to measure and compare different heights or create patterns. "How many blocks tall is your tower? Can we build one taller?" This activity introduces measurement, comparison, and basic engineering concepts.

At ACE Academy Early Learning, we integrate hands-on, play-based learning to develop strong foundational math skills in kindy children. To learn more about our childcare centres in Morayfield and Morayfield East, visit https://aceacademyelc.com.au/.