Math Introduction and Learning Opportunities (MILO) and Friends is a research-based campaign to promote early math learning. Learning simple math skills at at a young age (2 - 5) is important because:
Math scores for children entering kindergarten predict future achievement in reading and math.
Across multiple studies, early math scores were the strongest predictor of academic and career achievement. Early math skills were stronger predictors than any other variable, including early reading scores, attention skills, socioemotional behaviors, SES, and gender.
Resources for Parents and Caregivers
Wheeler Farm
Learn early math lessons with your young children as you explore Wheeler Farm! Look for signs along the pathways and by the animals, and try the activities with your 2-4 year olds.
In partnership with:
Loveland Living Planet Aquarium
Go on a scavenger hunt to find animals and learn early math lessons with your 0-5-year-old as you explore the Aquarium.
In partnership with:
Math Games
Playing board games like "Happy Bunny" with your child, aged 2 and up, can help them learn a variety of early math skills. If you would like more information about math-focused games, contact us.
Contact:
Clarence Ames, Research and Implementation Manager at cames@utah.gov
Early Math at Home
The MILO and Friends project is in collaboration with the ELLO (Everyday Language & Learning Opportunities) and Friends project. Visit www.helloello.org for more information.
