Math Magic Time!

First comes counting, then comes area... 🧮✨

To find the area of a figure made of unit squares:

1. Look at all the little squares inside the shape.
2. Count them one by one—just like hopping on stepping stones in a pond!
3. The total number you get is the area. Easy peasy lemon squeezy!

Here’s an example: 🌟

Imagine we have this rectangle:

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This rectangle has 3 rows and 3 columns of squares. So, let’s count:

Row 1: 3 squares 🟩
Row 2: 3 squares 🟩
Row 3: 3 squares 🟩

Add them up: 3 + 3 + 3 = 9. Ta-da! The area is 9 square units.

Tips for Superhero Parents:

• Use real-life objects like tiles or candies to show how squares fill up space.
• Encourage kids to trace shapes on graph paper and count the squares.
• Make it fun! Sing songs about counting or race to see who can count faster.