Build your Preschoolers's Early Math Skills with this 1 Picture Book!
- Emma Tipping
- Jun 30
- 3 min read
Updated: Sep 2
We all want our kids to feel confident in math—but if you’re a parent of a preschooler, “math” might still feel a little abstract.
That’s why I didn’t start this journey with numbers. I started with art. With story. With fluffy puppies.
Because for young children, art is the perfect entry point to understanding math.
When I created Digit Chomps to 10, I wasn’t just making a counting book. I was creating a joyful, confidence-building resource that gives families a way to explore early math—together. No worksheets. No pressure. Just real skills built through story, visuals, and playful repetition.
Art First, Math Follows
You might not think of a picture book as a math tool. But it is.
Educators use something called the Concrete → Pictorial → Abstract model (CPA) to describe how kids learn math:
Concrete: Touching and moving real objects (like blocks or snacks)
Pictorial: Counting illustrated objects in a book
Abstract: Recognizing and understanding numerals like 1, 2, 3
Digit Chomps to 10 lives right in that pictorial stage—a critical step on the journey toward number sense.
And with each beautifully designed page, your child practices:
One-to-one correspondence
saying one number for one object
Cardinality
understanding that the last number said = the total
Subitizing
instantly recognizing small quantities without counting
Reading numerals
not just spelling number words!
Every illustration is purposefully arranged in different configurations—neat rows, circles, scattered groups, and overlapping elements—because visual variety actually challenges and strengthens counting skills.
You don't need to be a math expert- just a reader!
The best way to support your child? Just read aloud. Touch. Count together. Wonder out loud.
Try asking:
“Can you count all the paws?”
“What number do we see at the end?”
“What happens if Digit chomps one more?”
You’re not just enjoying a story. You’re laying the foundation for your child’s number sense, math language, and confidence—all while snuggled up on the couch.
Using number numerals instead of words
You’ll notice the book uses numerals instead of spelling out number words. That’s intentional. Recognizing 7 as a math symbol is a totally different skill than reading “seven.”
By focusing on digits, kids learn that numbers are tools—they mean something. That connection builds fluency and gives them the foundation to take on bigger math concepts later on.
Launch their math journey with confidence and joy!
Whether your child is 2, 4, or just starting kindergarten, Digit Chomps to 10 meets them where they are: in that magical space where play, art, and learning collide.
And whether or not you “feel like a math person” (spoiler: you are!), this book is designed to support you too.
YOU are an essential part of your child’s success.That doesn’t mean it has to be difficult. I created Digit Chomps to 10 to help make early math feel joyful—for both of you.
Let’s raise a new generation of math-confident kids, starting with one silly chomp at a time.
Launch your child’s math journey with joy and confidence. (And maybe a few fluffy puppies.)
Get your copy of Digit Chomps to 10, and launch your child's math journey!
FAQ's
What age is Digit Chomps to 10 best suited for?
Digit Chomps to 10 is designed for preschoolers and kindergarteners, typically ages 2 to 6, to support early counting skills in a fun, engaging way.
How does this book help my child learn to count?
The book uses colorful illustrations, counting configurations, and digit recognition to build essential skills like one-to-one correspondence and cardinality through playful storytelling.
Do I need to be a math expert to read Digit Chomps to 10 with my kid?
Not at all! The book is designed to be easy and fun to read aloud, encouraging parents and kids to explore numbers together naturally and without pressure.
Where can I purchase a copy of Digit Chomps to 10?
Snag your copy of Digit Chomps to 10 at www.singaporemath.com !
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