Counting from 1 to 10 made fun--with these ocean count and clip cards! Counting, number identification, and one to one correspondence are all skills that kids need to practice again and again. But that practice doesn't have to be boring! Using hands on activities to work on early math skills keeps kids engaged and makes practicing fun. Laminate the cards and add some clothespins to turn these ocean count and clip cards into an easy preschool … [Read more...]
Farm Animal Dot to Dots
What better way to practice counting than to have some fun with these farm animal dot to dot pages? There are so many cool ways you can have your kids practice counting - because nothing beats learning through having fun! Printable Farm Animal Dot to Dots First kids get to practice their numbers as they connect the dots following numbers from 1 to 30 and from 1 to 35 and once they are done and the picture is revealed they can also color it! … [Read more...]
Number Identification Life Size Math Board Game
We came up with a simple way to practice number identification--a life size board game! It's perfect for preschoolers who are working on recognizing those higher numbers. Math Board Game Supplies: paper plates markers large die I wrote the numbers 1-30 on paper plates with a marker to serve as the board game squares. We used the die we had made from a box for our Colorlicious Game. You can tape a square shaped cardboard box shut to … [Read more...]
Pumpkin Number Matching Busy Bag
My preschooler wants to do reading and math "homework" just like her older brother and sister do in the afternoons. To encourage her desire to learn I've been getting out busy bags and our homemade felt board for her to play with. They are great because she's actively engaged in her own activity and can do them independently which leaves me time to read and work with the older two. With Halloween coming this Pumpkin Number Matching Busy Bag has … [Read more...]
Busy Bag Activities for Preschoolers: Ladybug Math Game
Preschoolers love hands on math activities and need many opportunities to try out and practice new skills. That's why busy bag activities for preschoolers are so effective, they give kids a chance to play and have fun with math concepts. This ladybug math busy bag lets kids work on number identification, counting and more. Ladybug Math Busy Bag Supplies 10 oval rocks red and black acrylic paint black Sharpie marker Mod Podge … [Read more...]
10 Fun Number Shaker Games for Preschoolers!
Number shakers are so much fun! They can be used to teach number identification, one-to-one correspondance, counting, number writing, and so much more. Here are 10 fun ways you can learn with a number shaker! Making your own number shaker is super easy! All you need is a clean 1 liter bottle, tiny number magnets, and rice. Pour them all into a bottle (I kind of alternate layers of rice and numbers) and hot glue the cap on. Then get ready to … [Read more...]