- Counting: The child learned to count the number of cards in the deck and the number of cards they were able to move to the foundation piles.
- Number recognition: The child recognized the numbers on the cards and matched them to the numbers on the foundation piles.
- Sorting: The child sorted the cards by suit and arranged them in descending order.
- Strategy: The child developed problem-solving skills by deciding which cards to move and when to move them to the foundation piles.
To continue developing math skills through solitaire, parents can encourage their child to:
- Practice counting the cards in the deck and the number of cards moved to the foundation piles.
- Identify the different suits and colors of the cards.
- Challenge themselves by playing with multiple decks or different variations of solitaire.
- Use math vocabulary such as "greater than" and "less than" when discussing the order of the cards.