Mathematical ideas that seem obvious to most adults fascinate young children such as counting a set number of items rearranging them counting again and getting the same number. Most students in the age group 5-13 years are adventurous by nature and love to explore. Teach your students to have a growth mindset.
For many students math is like a foreign language.
This will also develop a healthy and productive conversation in which all of you can benefit. For many students math is like a foreign language. Help your student appreciate the value of mathematics by pointing out the mathematical world we live in wherever you go. Make it concrete wherever possible.