5 Math Concepts Every Child Should Know Before Kindergarten

Описание: Stop forcing your toddler to count to 100! 🛑 It might feel like a "genius" move, but reciting numbers is often just a linguistic trick, not actual math. In this episode of Modern Parenting, we’re debunking the "Memorization Trap" and showing you why rote counting can actually lead to math anxiety before kindergarten even begins.

We’re diving into the CPA (Concrete-Pictorial-Abstract) approach used in high-performing systems like Finland and Singapore. You’ll learn the 5 foundational concepts—like Subitizing and Spatial Awareness—that kindergarten teachers actually want to see. The best part? You don’t need a single worksheet. We’re turning your kitchen, laundry room, and car rides into a "math discovery zone" using a simple 4-week roadmap. Let's move away from the pressure of the right answer and help your child discover the strategy and beauty of patterns instead.

🕒 Video Timeline
00:00 – Why counting to 100 is a waste of time

01:25 – The "Math Gap": Why 80% of kids enter school behind

02:50 – Flashcards vs. Reality: The Brooklyn dinner table trap

04:15 – The Golden Window: Why ages 3-5 matter for brain wiring

05:20 – The "CPA" Method: Making math visible and tangible

06:10 – Concept 1: Subitizing (Seeing numbers without counting)

06:55 – Concepts 2-5: Correspondence, Patterns, Shapes, & Comparison

07:45 – The Harvard & UC Study: Rote vs. Conceptual Learners

09:15 – Week 1: Breaking the "Counting Song" habit

10:05 – Week 2: Mastering Subitizing with the "Dice & Plates" game

11:10 – Week 3: One-to-One Correspondence (Laundry & Groceries)

11:55 – Week 4: Patterns & Open-ended questions

12:35 – Success Story: How "Leo" mastered multiplication early

13:03 – Conclusion: Keep playing, keep curious!

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