Early numeracy

Early numeracy means learning about numbers and basic math concepts at a young age. Just like learning how to walk or talk, our brains are ready for us to start learning about numbers and counting as early as we start exploring the world around us.

To start learning about numbers, we first need to learn what they mean. Numbers are used to represent how many of something there is. For example, if we have one crayon, we use the number 1 to show how many we have. If we have two crayons, we use the number 2 to show how many we have.

We also need to learn how to count objects. Counting is when we say numbers in order to show how many of something there is. Let's use crayons again as an example. If we have five crayons, we start at the number 1 and count all the way up to 5. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5.

Early numeracy also involves learning basic math concepts like addition and subtraction. Addition is when we take two or more numbers and put them together to find a total. For example, if we have three crayons and then we get two more, we can add them together to find out how many we have in total. 3 + 2 = 5.

Subtraction is when we take away some of the things we have. Using the crayon example again, if we have five crayons and we give two away, we can subtract those two crayons from the total to see how many we have left. 5 - 2 = 3.

Overall, early numeracy is about learning the basics of numbers and math so that we can use them in our daily lives. It's important to start learning about numbers early on so that we can keep building on these concepts as we grow older.