Playing Seek-a-boo

Math

• The child learns the concept of object permanence by understanding that the hidden object still exists even when it is not visible during the game of Seek-a-boo.
• The child practices counting by verbally counting the number of times the object is hidden and revealed during the game.
• The child develops spatial awareness by observing the different locations where the object is hidden.
• The child learns basic addition and subtraction by keeping track of the number of times the object is hidden and revealed.

For continued development, encourage the child to play Seek-a-boo with different objects and in different locations to enhance their understanding of object permanence and spatial awareness. Additionally, introduce more complex counting scenarios, such as counting by twos or fives, to further strengthen their counting skills. Incorporating simple math equations during the game, like "If I hide the object twice and reveal it once, how many times is it hidden in total?" can also help reinforce basic addition and subtraction concepts.

Book Recommendations

• Peek-a-Who? by Nina Laden: This interactive board book features various animals hiding behind die-cut pages, engaging the child in a similar concept of peek-a-boo.
• Where's Spot? by Eric Hill: Spot the dog goes missing, and the child can lift the flaps to find him, enhancing their understanding of object permanence in a fun and interactive way.
• Counting Kisses by Karen Katz: This book incorporates counting as parents shower their baby with kisses, providing an opportunity to reinforce counting skills in a loving and playful manner.