Teach preschool students nursery rhymes that involve counting, such as “One, Two, Buckle My Shoe." In addition, practice counting everyday objects, such as cookies on a tray or flowers in a vase.
Ask your child basic arithmetic problems. For example, "We have three apples, and I need seven apples to make a pie. How many more apples should we get?"
Talk about time and distance with your child. For example, say that it takes 15 minutes to drive to the pool and ask what time they should leave to get there by noon. You can also show kids maps before trips and explain how far you will travel.
Play games with your child, such as chess, puzzles, board games and mazes. These games encourage logical thinking and expand memory.
Let children help you cook to get practice with fractions. Ask them basic questions such as "How could you measure one-half cup flour with one-quarter measuring cup?"
Check your child's math homework, but don't do it for him. If he has questions, ask him to talk through what he understands about the problem and how he has tried to approach it before helping him.