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Mathematics
Now is a good moment to widen your comprehension on mathematics. Traditionally we
count the days of the week, the months in the year, the students in the classroom, etc. It is time
to broaden and deepen our knowledge even more. Since they already understand counting and
shapes at this age, ask them to count the veins in a leaf, the sides of a triangle, the sides of the
plaza, the rings on a tree. Defy them: What do those rings tell you? Where are there more and
where are there less? What makes them different?
Invite them to predict. When
you can predict you feel like you
have more power, independence,
autonomy, and you give them the
will to focus on the activity since
they know what to expect or look for.
For example, it took five minutes to
find 3 objects and supposedly we
should have found 5. Even if you
can’t explain this type of reasoning
with words, we know that they are
able to use it.
How many petals does the flower have? Can we create a garden? Connect with the previous
topic.

At this age, the children obtain a great amount of self-confidence and self-esteem when they
see their creations documented, celebrated and when they truly reflect their work and
effort.