Using Comparative Language

 

Why It Matters:

• Using words like bigger, smaller, more, and less helps children understand math and logic concepts.

• Comparative language supports problem-solving and spatial reasoning which are key skills for STEM learning.

 

What You Can Do:

• Play games comparing objects: “Which tower is taller?” or “Who has more apples?”

• Use everyday opportunities to compare: “This bag is heavier than that one.”

• Encourage sorting and matching activities.

 

Further Reading:

• "Thinking and Learning About Mathematics in the Early Years" - By Linda Pound

 

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