Make learning fun with these Kindergarten Common Core math games for counting forward from numbers other than one. Playing with numbers and using hands-on games is a great way for kids to internalize math concepts! Today I'm going to show you three fun learning games that I play with my kids to teach them how to count on, while having TONS of fun too! I'd love for you to visit my blog, The Educators' Spin On It for even more math … [Read more...]
Strawberry Patch Counting Game
We LOVE playdough at my house! It is one of the most often played with sensory materials at my house. The kids are just happy to sit down with playdough and their playdough scissors. When I have time I love to find new and fun ways to let them explore with playdough. If we can add a little learning in there, all the better. That is what I did today. I set them up with a Strawberry Patch Counting Game. And if you know me, you know I made a fresh … [Read more...]
Math Play for Kindergarten {Numbers 1-100}
Make learning fun with these Kindergarten Common Core math games for learning numbers and counting from 1-100. Playing with math concepts and using hands-on games is a great way for kids to internalize math concepts! The Importance Of Hands-On Mathematics at HOME! As a parent, I know how valuable hands-on learning is. My son needs a lot of repetition to remember things and is motivated to learn when the activities require movement and using his … [Read more...]
Kindergarten Active Math Games
Preschoolers and kindergartners love to move! Instead of trying to get them to sit still all the time I am a big fan of letting them move and learn. This week in our Get Ready for K Through PLAY! series I am sharing some fun Kindergarten active math games for kids! Kindergarten Math Games: Number Line Run. Help kids recognize numbers and number order with this fun and simple sidewalk chalk game. Math Hunt. Search around the house for the … [Read more...]
Number Splash Number Identification Activity
Identifying the numbers from 11-20 can be tricky for kids--especially when they are not on a calendar or number line. We got out some water balloons and played Number Splash to make the practice more active and fun! Number Identification Game: sidewalk chalk water balloons kids who are ready for some math fun! Before I called my preschooler out to play I drew ten circles with chalk on the driveway. I wrote the numbers in the circles … [Read more...]
Telling Time Activity for Kids
Telling time can be fun when you take it outdoors! Kids can practice reading a big clock on the driveway. Make reading a clock and telling time more hands-on with a huge sidewalk chalk clock. To make ours I drew a huge clock on the driveway and found toys in the garage for the hour and minute hand. Then we had fun playing clock games! Telling Time Games for Kids: Call out a time and have the kids use the "hands" to show it to you. Show … [Read more...]
Egg Number Identification and Counting Game
Playing with numbers is a lot of fun for preschoolers! We set up a simple move and learn game to practice number identification and counting with some of our many plastic eggs. Egg Number Game Supplies: plastic eggs bucket or basket cards with the numbers you want to practice on them We have started to pull out our Easter decorations and the kids were excited to get to play with the plastic eggs again. I added a little learning to … [Read more...]
Measuring Leprechaun Pots Math Activity
I am so excited to have Malia from Playdough to Plato here today with a fun math activity for you! 'Tis the season for rainbows, shamrocks and pots of gold so I was excited to pull together a fun, St. Patrick's Day math activity for my four year old. Measuring Leprechaun Pots gives kids plenty of practice measuring (that one's pretty obvious) but it also teaches them how to compare lengths. To Prep I grabbed a pack of construction paper, a … [Read more...]
