Table-top games and activities can provide lots of opportunities for children to develop their understanding of mathematical concepts, including number recognition, counting, calculating and ordering.
Many children enjoy using cards to play simple games such as Pairs, Happy Families and Snap. These can be played using a pack of ordinary playing cards, sets of children's playing cards or even home-made cards.
Children will enjoy these activities if the games are graded to match their level of understanding. For example, a child with little experience might gain from using cards numbered from 1 to 3, a child who has more experience with numbers 1 to 5 or 1 to 10, and so on.
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