pre-numeracy skills

noun

UK /ˌpriː ˈnjuːmərəsi skɪlz/

US /ˌpriː ˈnuːmərəsi skɪlz/

Early abilities that help a child get ready to learn numbers and counting.

Sorting colored blocks is one of the pre-numeracy skills children practice in preschool.

SYNONYMS

early number skills foundational math skills pre-math abilities basic counting readiness number readiness

RELATED WORDS

counting sorting patterns shapes comparison

OTHER MEANINGS

2. The basic understanding of more and less before formal counting begins.

Comparing piles of toys helps build pre-numeracy skills about quantity.

3. The ability to recognize simple patterns and sequences in everyday play.

Making a bead pattern is a fun way to practice pre-numeracy skills.

4. Early awareness of size, shape, and position used in later math learning.

Fitting nesting cups together supports pre-numeracy skills like size order.