There are tons of things that you can be doing at home to get your little ones ready for kindergarten! In fact, we recommend that you continue doing these things throughout kindergarten and first grade.

(Many thanks to Karen's mom (retired teacher/expert grandma) for putting these together!)

All activities can include math! The trick is to make it all seem like a game. There are too many to put on one page, so we've got them categorized:

	Getting Dressed		Reading and Counting
	Snack Time		Estimating
	Fruits and Veggies		Patterns
	Easy "Cooking"		While Driving
	Dinner Time		Miscellaneous Important Stuff
	Early Counting		Good Family Games

Collect small objects for counting, sorting and matching: buttons, spools (thread), lids, bottle caps, keys, magnets, toys, etc.

Save small containers such as margarine tubs, disposable cups, cans, egg cartons (all sizes), trays, tins, etc.

Other items to gather: stickers, old magazines, crayons, glue sticks, paper (all colors), rubber stamps and ink pads, felt pens, yarn.

Let your imagination be your guide!