Number Walk

*Look for specific numbers on houses or mailboxes.
*Say hello to three neighbors. Or estimate, then count the people you meet.
*Look for two blue cars.
*Count cracks in the sidewalk.
*Say numbers on houses or mailboxes.
*Make up cards of nature things to look for in your area. Such as three leaves.
*Count the cars in each driveway.
*Look for bus numbers.
Say the numbers on license plates. Or look for a special number.

FISHING GAME

Supplies:

Wooden Spoon

String

Strong Magnet

Paper Clips (10)

Paper

Scissors

Directions:
Make a simple fishing pole by tying a short length of string to one end of a wooden spoon. Tie a strong magnet to the end of the string.

Cut ten fish shapes out of construction paper.

Attach a paper clip to the front of each fish shape.

To play the game, place the fish shapes on the floor.

Let your children take turns catching fish for one minute.

Have each child count how many fish she caught, then put the fish back on the floor for the next person.

Variation: Number the fish shapes from 1 to 10. As the children catch each fish, have them say the numeral written on it.

Dot to Dot

Color and count caterpillar

Copy the following template and have children color their own circles, then arrange in numerical order to make the caterpillar body!

Week 31: Numbers

*Suggested Reading*
Eenie Meenie Miney Math!: Math Play for You and Your Preschooler by Linda Allison
5 Green and Speckled Frogs by Martin Kelly and Phil Legris
10 Minutes Till Bedtime by Peggy Rathmann
Counting Kisses: A Kiss and Read Book by Karen Katz
Miss Spider's Tea Party: The Counting Book by David Kirk

Items needed this week:
Wooden Spoon
String
Strong Magnet
Paper Clips (10)
Paper
Scissors
Crayons/Markers
Paper