Symbols and Signs for Kids with Audio Practice
Symbols and signs for kids is a kid-friendly lesson to recognize and pronounce common math and daily-life symbols, such as plus, minus, multiply, divide, equal, arrows, rupee, percent, and more. Tap play to hear each sound, see big colorful symbols, and build strong memory with simple practice. Perfect for Pre-KG to Class 2, homeschooling, and classroom revision.
Hello kids! 👋 Welcome to our lesson: Learn Symbols and Signs with Audio. Today we’ll explore common math and everyday signs—plus, minus, multiply, divide, equal, arrows, rupee, percent, and more—so you can see each big, colorful symbol and hear how to say it. Remember: 👀 look at the symbol, 🔊 listen to the sound, and 🧠 learn it for fun and practice. Let’s begin!
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📋 Symbols and Signs for Kids – Quick Reference Table
Use this quick table to revise each symbol, its name, and its simple meaning after listening to the audio lesson.
| Symbol | Use / What it means |
|---|---|
| + | Plus — add numbers or join things together. Example: 2 + 3 = 5. |
| − | Minus — take away or subtract. Example: 5 − 2 = 3. |
| × | Multiply — repeated addition. Example: 3 × 4 = 12. |
| ÷ | Divide — share equally or split. Example: 12 ÷ 3 = 4. |
| = | Equal to — both sides have the same value. |
| ≠ | Not equal to — the two values are different. |
| < | Less than — the left side is smaller. Example: 3 < 5. |
| > | Greater than — the left side is bigger. Example: 7 > 4. |
| ∞ | Infinity — goes on forever; no end. |
| % | Percent — out of 100. Example: 25% means 25 out of 100. |
| ½ | One-half — two equal parts; 1 part out of 2. |
| ¼ | One-quarter — four equal parts; 1 part out of 4. |
| ° | Degree — used for temperature and angles. Example: 90°. |
| √ | Square root — the number that squares to make a value. Example: √9 = 3. |
| π | Pi — a circle number, about 3.14, used in circle math. |
| $ | Dollar sign — shows money in the United States and some other places. |
| ₹ | Rupee sign — Indian currency symbol. |
| & | Ampersand — means “and.” Example: Tom & Jerry. |
| @ | At sign — used in email addresses and tagging. |
| ! | Exclamation mark — shows strong feeling or a shout. Example: Great! |
| ? | Question mark — asks a question. Example: How are you? |
| → | Right arrow — shows direction or the next step. |
| ← | Left arrow — shows direction or go back. |
| ↑ | Up arrow — move up or increase. |
| ↓ | Down arrow — move down or decrease. |
📌 Tips for Parents
Use these simple tips to help your child practice symbols and signs for kids at home after listening to the audio lesson.
- ✅ Sit with your child and explore each symbol together.
- ✅ Use the audio button 🔊 to help them recognize and repeat each symbol’s name.
- ✅ Explain where the symbols are seen in daily life, such as + in math and ₹ in money.
- ✅ Encourage your child to draw each symbol on paper.
- ✅ Praise their efforts and ask simple questions to reinforce memory.
🌐 Trusted Symbol Learning Resources
These trusted pages can help children and parents understand math symbols, comparison signs, and real-life map symbols.
Math is Fun – Basic Math Definitions
A simple reference for basic operation symbols like plus, minus, multiply, and divide.
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Math is Fun – Equal, Less and Greater Than
Easy examples for equal to, not equal to, less than, and greater than signs.
Visit Math is Fun ↗
National Geographic Education – Map Symbols
A trusted explanation of how symbols are used on maps to show places, roads, rivers, and features.
Visit National Geographic ↗
❓ Symbols and Signs for Kids – FAQs
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What is “Symbols and Signs for Kids” on Vidyom?
It’s a kid-friendly lesson where children see big, colorful symbols and tap to hear audio for the correct name and sound—making learning fast, fun, and memorable. -
How do I use the audio feature?
Press the 🔊 button in the symbol box to play the sound. Encourage kids to look at the symbol, listen, and repeat to build recognition and pronunciation. -
Which symbols are included?
Common math and daily-life symbols: plus (+), minus (−), multiply (×), divide (÷), equal (=), not equal (≠), less than (<), greater than (>), percent (%), fractions (½, ¼), degree (°), square root (√), pi (π), currency ($, ₹), punctuation (&, @, !, ?), and arrows (→ ← ↑ ↓). -
What age group is this best for?
Ideal for Pre-KG to Class 2, and helpful for early learners of any age who need visual and audio support. -
Can parents extend learning beyond the page?
Yes—use the Quick Reference Table for revision, ask kids to draw symbols, and point out symbols in real life, for example, ₹ on currency or + in simple sums.
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