The best help you can give your student in math is simply to make your child aware of when and how to use math. Think out loud, make estimates, check them, correct mistakes, and try more than one way to solve a problem. When you do, you provide your child with important experiences in mathematical thinking. Here are a few math activities that you can do with your child. Estimation Activities Young children can estimate by using items like pencils, crayons, or parts of their own bodies.
Older children can use regular units of measurement like rulers or measuring cups and spoons.
Ask your child to guess the number of items in your home. Make a list. Then count them together. Examples may include pillows, windows. Then compare estimates with an actual count.