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Mathematics In Mathematics, Kindergarten follow the Bridges program. This is a comprehensive program which enables children to learn using a variety of manipulatives.

In Bridges children are exposed to Number Corner - a fun interactive session based around the calendar, Bridges Maths Sessions and Work Places.

By the end of the year in Maths your child should be able to:


 * Count by rote at least to 30, but preferably a little beyond
 * Use one to one correspondence when counting objects
 * Recognise numerals 0-30
 * Explore counting to 100 by 1s, 2s, 5s and 10s
 * Understand the concepts of equality, more, and less
 * Count backwards from 10 to 0.
 * Be able to write numbers
 * Name and describe basic shapes
 * Understand up, down, under, near, on the side, etc. (basic directions)
 * Have a very basic idea of addition and subtraction
 * Know the days of the week and months of the year
 * Recognise and copy simple sequence and patterns