Mathematics
Math milestones to look for
Age 3 to 4
• Recognize and count different patterns and colours
• Use their spatial awareness to put puzzles together
• Use their spatial awareness to put puzzles together
•Perceive shapes in reality
•Begin anticipating events or scenarios
Age 5
• Use basic maps to find ‘hidden treasures’
• Understand the basic concept of time
• Children can recognize money and it’s purpose
• Children can count backwards from 10
Age 6 to 8
• Know the difference between complex patterns and shapes
• Learn additional and subtraction in small denominators
• Make diagrams and understand inferences
• Duplicate or draw shapes like Trapezoid and Tangrams
Our Stem based Math Kits
Art STEM BOX
- Regular price
- $36.99
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- $36.99
'Through the window: views of Marc Chagall's Life and Art' is a beautiful biography of Marc Chagall, a prominent artist celebrated by art lovers all over the world. The book will inspire young artists about the importance of self-expression through art, and showcases that anything is possible if we dare to just dream a little!
This box also includes 3 STEAM learning kits where kiddos will have an opportunity to learn about different art forms. They will make Stained Glass Art, Mosaic Art and Abstract Art inspired by Marc Chagall.
WHAT'S INSIDE THIS AWESOMELY FUN AND ENGAGING ART BOX ...
+ Stained Glass Window Art - Marc Chagall was known for making beautiful and thought-provoking stained-glass windows! Kiddos will learn the meaning behind Stained-Glass art and will have the opportunity to have some fun with stained-glass art inspired by Marc Chagall.
+ Mosaic Art STEAM kit - Kiddos get to be creative and learn how to make their own mosaic art masterpiece!
+ Abstract Art: What is Abstract art? What is the purpose of Abstract art? Kiddos get to learn about Abstract Art and build an Abstract sculpture.
+ The perfect gift for little Artists: Hardcover children’s book, kid-friendly learning manuals, instruction manual, 3 STEAM learning kits, fascinating keepsakes, and much more.
Space Edition: Moon Phase Box
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- $36.99
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- $36.99
Discover the book, ‘Moon: A Peek-Through Picture book by children’s written by Britta Teckentrup. Young minds will be introduced to the concept of the Lunar Cycle and will learn about the different phases of the moon. How do different animals react to moonlight? How do the phases of the moon affect the tides? Why does the moon look different every night? The box includes 2 DIY STEAM activity kits. Kids make a Lunar calendar with different phases of the moon and also make a beautiful Moon Mobile which can be used to decorate their room. Young stargazers are sure to be engaged with this unique box. The goal is to teach little ones about the moon and its different phases. Hours of fun and learning with Storybook Science.
+HANDS-ON LEARNING: Focus on the ‘E’ and ‘S’ in STEAM education with this fascinating space activity box.
+READ AND LEARN: Learn all about the unique 8 moon phases and how it affects the earth with the magical book titled ‘Moon: A Peek-Through Picture book’ by children’s book author Britta Teckentrup.
+MAKE A LUNAR CALENDAR: have a blast while making a Lunar Cycle calendar using model magic clay.
+CONSTRUCT A MOON MOBILE: Introduce engineering to young innovators as they paint and build a moon mobile made up of different phases of the moon.
+WHAT’S INCLUDED: Hardcover children’s book, kid-friendly teaching resources, easy to follow instruction manuals, 2 GLOW-IN-THE-DARK moon phase cutouts, 2 STEAM learning kits with all materials included, enchanting keepsakes, and much more.
Pets Box
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- $36.99
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- $36.99
The theme of this box is ‘Pets’. Learn all the wacky and funny things our pets do in '50 wacky things Pets Do' by Heidi Fiedler and wonderfully illustrated by Marta Sorte. Curious pet owners also get a glimpse into what causes certain behavior in pets and how to best care for them. Why is your bird grinding its beak? Or why is your dog chasing its tail? This box is action-packed with a children’s book, and 2 STEAM activities. Kiddos make a 'fish tank bank' and find out what chameleons eat all while having fun designing their own game.
+ HANDS-ON LEARNING: This box combines STEAM education and literacy and is perfect for art lovers.
+ READ AND LEARN: Young readers find out fascinating facts about their favorite pets. This month's book makes a useful resource for pet owners and animal lovers!
+ THE FISH TANK BANK: Build and design a wonderful aquarium that also serves as a mini bank
+ CRAFTY CHAMELEONS: Have fun making crafty chameleons and all while playing an exciting game
+ WHAT’S INCLUDED: Hardcover children’s book, kid-friendly teaching resources, easy to follow instruction manuals, 2 STEAM learning kits with all materials included, fun keepsakes, and much more.
The Birthday Box - Special Edition
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- $36.99
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- $36.99
Celebrate your special day with us! The Birthday Box makes the perfect gift for your little one.
The special edition Birthday Box includes an adorable book titled 'Cake' by children's book author Sue Hendra and Paul Linnet. 'Cake' has been invited to his very first birthday party and he wants to dress up. He goes to town to find the perfect outfit for this special occasion. Excited and all dressed up Cake arrives at the party only to realize that maybe this isn't an event he wants to be invited to! This book is wonderfully illustrated and will leave you laughing at every turn. Young bakers will also make a real birthday cake and celebrate their special day with loves ones.
The Birthday Box also includes 2 STEAM learning kits, a bonus birthday card recipe, designed and inspired by the book 'Cake'. All supplies included.
+ Make an exciting Birthday Cake: Young bakers will make a faux cake and decorate it with confetti and buttercream slime.
+ Make Confetti Slime: Make Confetti Slime and learn the exciting science behind Slime.
+ Bake your own Cake: This box includes a special cake recipe that you will make with your little baker! So put on your chef hats and get ready to make a delicious Birthday Cake!
+ WHAT’S INSIDE: Hardcover children’s book, kid-friendly learning manual, instruction manual, 2 STEAM learning kits, 1 Cake recipe, fascinating keepsakes, and much more.
Best Math Kit for Kids
Start Math Early and Make Math Fun
Incorporating science and Math in a child’s life outside of school time is the key. Children spend majority of their time outside the classroom, parents and educators can make use of this enormous chunk of time but introducing math using hands-on activities. Basic concepts of physics and Math can be introduced early-on in life through active play. Handing out math worksheets and standardized math tests are not known to inspire a love of math in most children.
The Math in STEM education might be the last letter in the word but it is also the most important. Being proficient in math helps adults lead a regular life with confidence and teaches skills of problem solving. Mathematics is everywhere and plays a major role in a child’s development. Math play is evident in pretend play, literacy play, outdoor play and science.
The basic math skills teachers provide in early childhood make up the building blocks of a child’s entire academic career. When preschool teachers focus on math during the early education days, they are making the life of the child a bit easier for elementary school math. Children must learn fast once they enter elementary school and just addition or subtraction skills are not enough. Therefore, incorporating math in normal activities outside of school is crucial.
How can parents encourage the love of Math in your child?
Parents/ adults should let children direct their own play and provide support and resources to extend their play. Children will develop math skills by discovering and exploring meaningful problems, creating connections between different patterns, using number concepts and skills to explore. Hands-on teaching methods work best for preschoolers and children greatly benefit from it.At Banyan Tree Kidz’ we always incorporate Math play in every box. Concepts of measurement, numeracy, classification and shapes and patterns are part of our STEM learning kits. When children dive into these STEAM learning kits every month, they are constantly developing math skills through hands-on activities which teach counting, decision-making (deciding how long to cut a string), spatial awareness, thinking how to paint their birdhouse, studying a moon chart and learning to solve tangram puzzles.