| The process was accidental: 1) I started by focusing on counting (obviously). Then counting to larger numbers and backwards. 2) During timeouts (when he had a tantrum etc.) I often made him count backwards or forwards instead of setting a timer. This actually isn't as cruel as it sounds, it refocused him and he calmed down earlier. And then counting by twos seemed to work. 2.5) The "endless" series of iPad apps were amazing (endless reader etc.). Their math one made numbers, counting and addition seem like fun. 3) Kumon books were awesome and put him on a good path. 4) When he got older I got him "prime climb". It's an amazing board game because it makes huge chunks of math come together. 5) As far as what age to start goes, I think the kid tells you that in his/her own way. You find out that you skipped over stuff that seemed obvious. For example, my kid knew primes and multiplication before understanding which of two numbers is greater. And congrats on being a new father! |