Near and Far

Pre-Schooler On the Go

When you’re outside, try playing this game with your child. Give them a place to stand and have them estimate how many steps they are from you. When they walk back, count their steps together aloud. Try all different distances!

See what your child is learning

Young children can tell there is a difference between large and small quantities! By doing fun, back-and-forth games like this, you’re building on this skill and helping them understand more about what numbers stand for.


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