Hashtag blocks

Math

• The child has learned number recognition and counting by using the blocks to create different hashtag patterns.
• They have practiced addition and subtraction by adding or removing blocks to create new patterns.
• They have learned about shapes and geometry by arranging the blocks to form different shapes and patterns.
• They have also developed critical thinking skills by experimenting with different block combinations to create unique patterns.

For continued development, encourage the child to explore more complex patterns and shapes using the hashtag blocks. They can also practice basic multiplication and division by grouping the blocks in different ways. Additionally, they can use the blocks to create their own math problems and solve them.

Book Recommendations

• Math Curse by Jon Scieszka and Lane Smith: This humorous book explores the everyday presence of math in our lives and encourages children to see the fun in numbers.
• The Doorbell Rang by Pat Hutchins: This book introduces the concept of division as a group of children share a batch of cookies and the number of cookies each child receives changes with every doorbell ring.
• Shapes, Shapes, Shapes by Tana Hoban: This book encourages children to identify and explore different shapes in their surroundings and provides an engaging introduction to geometry.