How Do You Teach Math & Science In Kindergarten?
Teaching math and science to kindergarten students requires an understanding of how students learn and then providing the children with unique, daily exposure to age-appropriate math and science concepts. By doing this the students become familiar with the elements of science and mathematics. To make teaching math and science a fun an exciting adventure for both the teacher and the students, stock the classroom with objects the children can explore, touch and manipulate. Step 1 Teach the children an understanding of numbers. In kindergarten, children need to learn about numbers and how to put written numbers in the proper order. Appropriate activities for teaching number concepts include counting the number of girls and boys in the classroom, incorporating familiar finger plays such as “Five Little Monkeys” into the lesson plan and allowing the children to pass out the cups, plates and napkins at snack time. Step 2 Teach the concepts of classifying and sequencing. By the time a child r