In addition to reading books from the library, read magazines, newspapers, and advertisements. Help young children read signs and labels. Encourage your child to use writing a for a variety of purposes. Children can write letters, thank you notes, greeting cards, and shopping lists. Some children enjoy keeping a journal.
Many daily activities involve mathematics.
Games, calendars, and clocks give your child practice with numbers and counting. Shopping trips can involve reading advertisements, estimating cost, and learning about money. Limit the amount of time your child spends watching television and playing video games.