Ages 5 - 6 Years

Kindergarten Math Syllabus

Moving from pictures to mental math. Our Kindergarten curriculum introduces time, measurement, and early addition strategies for young scholars.

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Preparing for Primary School

In Kindergarten, students start connecting their visual number sense to abstract symbols. They begin to solve problems mentally and explore how math applies to time and physical space.

Mental Addition

Teaching strategies like adding 0, adding 1, and doubles. This builds the speed required for later multi-digit math.

  • Adding 0 & 1 strategies
  • Doubles (e.g., 2+2, 5+5)
  • Making 10 pairs
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Telling Time

A fun introduction to analog clocks. Students learn to read the hour and half-hour marks using clear visual aids.

  • Identifying the Hour Hand
  • Telling time to the Hour
  • Telling time to the Half-Hour
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Intro to Measurement

Understanding length and height visually. Students use rulers to measure objects and compare sizes using standard units.

  • Comparing Lengths
  • Reading a Ruler
  • Visual Measurement Logic
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Kindergarten Tips

At this age, variety is key. Switch between math drills, time-telling games, and measurement activities to keep the child engaged.

Use our worksheet generators to create new problems every day so they never memorize the answers, but instead master the method.

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Short Bursts

15 minutes of focused practice is perfect for 5-6 year olds.

Real World Math

Ask them to tell you the time or measure ingredients while cooking.

Moving to Grade 1?

Ready to tackle vertical column addition and simple word problems? Explore our Grade 1 curriculum for the next step.

View Grade 1 Syllabus