This week you can encourage your child to have fun learning numbers while measuring everything in sight! If you can find one, purchase a small measuring tape (you can often find them where sewing supplies are sold). If you can't find a measuring tape, then a ruler or other such measuring device will do. Encourage your child to measure things in the house, outside, while grocery shopping, in the car, while taking a walk and more. Talk about numbers and the relationship between longer/larger things and the higher the numbers. Show your child the numbers on the measuring tape and talk about the lines in between. Don't overwhelm your child but also make sure to keep this activity stimulating by pointing out different things to measure. If your child is older, then take this opportunity to discuss additional concepts such as how to calculate the area of an item, what an object's "footprint" is and what depth means. The topics you can discuss are endless and with a measuring tape in hand, the fun will last for hours, days or even weeks.