earlynumeracy
nounUK /ˌɜːli ˈnjuːmərəsi/
US /ˌɜːrli ˈnuːmərəsi/
Early numeracy is learning about numbers and counting when you are little.
Playing with blocks helps children build early numeracy.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. The first lessons a child gets in understanding amounts and sizes.
Her early numeracy improved after sorting toys by size.
3. The foundation skills for later math learning, like comparing and ordering.
Teachers check early numeracy before starting addition.
4. Everyday number talk and play that prepares young children for school math.
Singing number songs is a fun kind of early numeracy.