Tensai Academy
MATH FOR KIDS (Pre-K & K)
Building strong thinking skills through play, patterns, and everyday math
Everyday Math for Kids
Tensai STEM Academy's Pre-K and Kindergarten math focuses on understanding concepts, not memorization. Children explore numbers, shapes, patterns, and measurement through hands-on activities and real-world experiences.
Number Recognition
Children recognize and name numbers.
What Kids Learn:
- Numbers represent quantities
- Numbers have names and symbols
Example Activities:
- Recognizing numbers 1–10 (and beyond)
- Pointing to numbers on charts or toys
Practise writing numbers
Counting Objects
Children count objects accurately using one-to-one correspondence.
What Kids Learn:
- Each object is counted once
- Counting in order matters
Example Activities:
- Counting blocks, toys, or snacks
- Placing one object per count
Comparing Quantities
Children compare amounts using simple math language.
What Kids Learn:
- More, less, and same
- Which group has more objects
Example Activities:
- Set up two groups of toys
- More apples vs. fewer apples
Simple Addition
Children explore combining groups of objects. (Numbers are optional — objects are more important.)
What Kids Learn:
- Putting groups together makes a larger group
Example Activities:
- 2 blocks + 1 block = more blocks
- Counting all objects together
Simple Subtraction
Children explore taking away objects from a group.
What Kids Learn:
- Removing objects reduces quantity
Example Activities:
- Starting with 5 blocks and taking 2 away
- Counting how many are left
Sorting
Children sort objects by one or more attributes.
What Kids Learn:
- Objects can be grouped by similarities
Example Activities:
- Sorting by color
- Sorting by shape
- Sorting by size
Patterning
Children recognize and create simple repeating patterns.
What Kids Learn:
- Patterns repeat in predictable ways
Example Activities:
- AB patterns (red-blue-red-blue)
- ABC patterns (circle-square-triangle)
Shapes (2D Shapes)
Children identify and describe basic shapes.
What Kids Learn:
- Shapes have names and features
Example Activities:
- Circle
- Square
- Triangle
- Rectangle
Shapes (3D Objects – Basics)
Children explore solid shapes in their environment.
What Kids Learn:
- Some shapes are flat
- Some shapes are solid
Example Activities:
- Ball (sphere)
- Box (cube)
- Can (cylinder)
Spatial Awareness & Position
Children describe where objects are located.
What Kids Learn:
- Position words explain location
Example Activities:
- On / Under
- In / Out
- Above / Below
- Next to
Measurement - Size and Length
Children compare objects by size and length.
What Kids Learn:
- Objects can be big or small
- Objects can be longer or shorter
Example Activities:
- Comparing sticks
- Comparing shoes
Measurement – Weight
Children compare objects by weight.
What Kids Learn:
- Some objects are heavier
- Some objects are lighter
Example Activities:
- Rock vs. sponge
- Lifting objects
Measurement – Capacity
Children explore how much a container can hold.
What Kids Learn:
- Containers hold different amounts
Example Activities:
- Filling cups with water or sand
- Full vs. empty
Time Awareness
Children explore simple concepts of time.
What Kids Learn:
- Events happen in order
Example Activities:
- Morning, afternoon, night
- First / Next / Last
Problem Solving
Children solve simple math-based problems using reasoning.
What Kids Learn:
- Thinking through solutions
- Trying different ideas
Example Activities:
- Sharing blocks equally
- Figuring out how many toys are needed
