Combining math with art is a fun and simple way to play number games for preschoolers and kindergartners. Follow these easy steps to make your own finger paint. Then join your preschooler or ...

Q: I thought that I would add more to your recent column on math. So much math is easier if you know shortcuts and tricks. For example, the formation of the Roman numerals I, II and III can be ...

Ask toddlers how old they are, and they are likely to hold up the corresponding number of fingers and say, "this many." By the time children begin walking and talking, they're accustomed to using ...

Adults tend to want their children to outgrow using their fingers to solve number problems. “The finger technique is considered to be a less intelligent way of counting and calculating,” Aditya ...

Have you ever watched a young child count to ten? Their fingers are probably moving as the numbers go up. Don't worry parents, researchers say there is a reason why that's happening, and it's not ...

Preschool teachers have different views on finger counting. Some teachers consider finger counting use in children to signal that they are struggling with math, while others associate its use as ...