Counting & Number Bonds

<p><b>Prepare your child for math success-by playing games! </b></p><p>You'll love these math games because they give your child a sturdy foundation for understanding mathematics. </p><p>Young children play with counting and number recognition. Older students explore place value build number sense and begin learning the basics of addition. </p><p><i>Counting & Number Bonds</i> features 21 kid-tested games offering a variety of challenges for preschool and early-elementary learners. Chapters include: </p><ul><li><b>Early Counting:</b> Practice subitizing-recognizing small numbers of items at a glance-and learn the number symbols. </li><li><b>Childhood Classics:</b> Traditional folk games invite the whole family to enjoy playing with math. </li><li><b>Number Bonds:</b> Build a mental picture of the relationships between numbers as you begin to explore addition. </li><li><b>Bigger Numbers:</b> Develop familiarity with two-digit numbers and promote strategic thinking skills. </li></ul><p>Math games prevent math anxiety. Games pump up your child's mental muscle reduce the fear of failure and generate a positive attitude toward mathematics. </p><p>Parents can use these games to enjoy quality time with your children. Classroom teachers like them as warm-ups and learning center activities or for a relaxing review day at the end of a term. If you are a tutor or homeschooler make games a regular feature in your lesson plans to build your students' math skills. </p><p>So what are you waiting for? Clear off a table grab a deck of cards and let's play some math!</p>