In Chapter eight of the K-Today they mention three general ways of how you can embed math into the classroom to make it playful for children. The first way is to make connections between informal and explicit knowledge. They share an example of letting students count the sides of different shapes to form connections with geometry. It also helps to connect math to other subject areas like literacy. If you make these connections students will be able to broaden their vocabulary and practice their literacy skills. The second way they suggest is to use supportive play. The use of a block manipulatives in a classroom can also help to develop a child’s mathematics skills. If children are having a difficult time creating structures and stick to simplistic