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Going outside to learn math! What?
Nature provides a great opportunity to develop any skills, it helps children use interactive approaches to learning, especially numeracy skills. Children can use nature while learning by using things like pebbles, sticks and leaves to have hands-on experience with math. It can help with addition/subtraction, counting, and measuring skills. Being hands on allows children to see objects in real time being taken or added which can improve math skills by providing visual support for concepts like more than and less than. There are many benefits to going outside and taking a break from screen time to learn in nature and build strong early math skills.
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How to teach numeracy outdoors Make maths come alive for your pupils with 5 ideas for teaching numeracy outdoors from early years to secondary school.

Podcast: Why Sleep Matters in Early Childhood Development Listen to this conversation, offering a deeper understanding of how good sleep supports children’s learning, health, and resilience.

Hello! We are inviting parents and their children (16 to 60 months old) to one of two current studies. One is a vocabulary study that you can complete fully online. The other is a words and math study with several fun games in our child-friendly lab. Both studies are a lot of fun and you will be with your child the entire time! Just scan the QR code below to answer a few quick questions to get started! We hope to see you soon!

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Reading with children is important. Luckily, words are everywhere—at home, on the bus, at the store or on a walk. Look around—how many words do you see? Visit hoorayforreading.org to learn more about the benefits of reading and get local resources.

Are you a new or soon-to-be parent? The Kit for New Parents is a FREE resource full of advice and useful tips to help you prepare for the joys and challenges of parenting: https://first5sandiego.org/parent-portal/kit-for-new-parents/