About This Book
Reach for this book when your little one is navigating the transition to a classroom setting or needs a confidence boost with early numeracy. It serves as a gentle bridge between play and learning, showing children that math is not just a desk activity but a vibrant part of their favorite school games. Through relatable imagery, it validates the social joy of starting school while reinforcing foundational counting skills. This simple guide uses high-quality photographs to depict diverse children engaging in five distinct games. By focusing on the numbers 1 through 5, it builds mastery for preschoolers and kindergarteners. Parents will appreciate how it frames school as a place of friendship and active discovery, making it an excellent choice for a calming bedtime routine or a morning pep talk before the school bell rings.
What Parents Should Know
Sensitive Topics
None. The book is entirely secular and focuses on positive social-emotional interactions within a safe school environment.
Ideal Reader
A 3 or 4-year-old who is feeling a bit nervous about the structure of a school day. It is perfect for the child who learns best through visual examples and needs to see that "learning" and "playing" are the same thing.
