Math is more than memorizing addition and subtraction facts! Math is such an important part of our daily lives. We use math when we are cooking and shopping. There are many ways parents can authentically connect mathematical concepts to real life situations for their child to practice math outside of the classroom.

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1. Have your child count down the time (weeks, days and/or hours) to a special day or holiday.

2. Have your child measure ingredients for a recipe you are making.

3. Encourage your child to track or graph scores or stats for a favorite sports team.

4. Ask your child to count the change at the grocery store, or to estimate the total cost while you are shopping. Or, with older kids, to help track the family budget.

5. Explain what you’re doing whenever you use a measuring tape, a scale, or a ruler. Ask for your child’s help.