Children and Math/s (depending on where youre from!)

do not always gohand in hand.

It does not need to be thisway though.

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There are many steps that can be broken down in a childs learning in regards to numbers and counting.

However we dont have to complicate things.

The first step isNUMBER IDENTIFICATION.

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This means a child can recognize the numbers 0-9 and therefore 1-10.

Rote Memorisation is how a child will begin to count.

They may not understand yet that 6 is 4 more than 2.

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Introducing play when learning numbers is really essential for their development and enjoyment.

Hands on, fun activities are the best way for your children to learn.

For some of you, you may know this game as SLAP instead of SNAP.

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Thats ok, its the same game!

It follows the same rules but with images of numbers instead of pictures of objects or animals.

It is best played as a two person game.

Grace Selous Bull

The more cards you print out though, the more SNAPS/SLAPS you are going to get.

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