Scholastic Reinforcement

How Do Mathematics Play Activities Benefit Prekindergarten Children?

Children can discriminate quantities early in their lives. Thus,
one way to help them develop vocabulary is through mathematics.
Mathematics concept words such as “more” or “less”
enable children to learn quantity discrimination. Therefore, basic
numerical concepts can be learned during the play. Children
can acquire precise number words and the number sequences,
including counting the number of objects in a set. Therefore,
teachers can help children to grasp these complex mathematical
concepts through play.

Learning Mathematics through Everyday Play
in Prekindergarten, José Lema and Stacie Summers