These easy Foam Math Cards “hit the spot” when you want to add something new to your Math center! This math activity invites preschoolers to take some time for independent, hands-on practice on one-to-one correspondence and other counting skills. It’s as Easy as 1, 2, 3! The Foam Math Cards are a snap to put together…
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Flower Art on the Light Table
Bring the outdoors inside with light table flowers! Sometimes, the rain that is so necessary for flowers can make it impossible to play outdoors. These cheery light table flowers will lift the gloom off of any rainy day, and provide some essential learning skills as well! Light Table Flowers Skill: Fine Motor Practice Grasping and…
10 Chip Clip Poems
Young children are natural learners who form ideas about math when they experience it in their daily lives. Setting the table for snack, counting the friends in their class, using a timer to share a toy, and measuring sand at the sensory table are all ways that children begin to understand mathematical concepts. One of…
Pumpkin Counting Mats
One of our early math goals is to develop a strong number sense in children. We want them to be able to identify numbers, use one-to-one matching while counting, and also to be able to subitize (visualize) quantities. These Pumpkin Counting Mats are a great way to practice all of these essential skills, in a very fun, playful and developmentally…
Valentine Counting Activity for Preschoolers
Do you need a simple Valentine counting activity for your preschoolers? These little hearts are a great way for preschoolers to practice counting, number recognition, and subitizing. As an added bonus, the little Valentine mailboxes are super-cute and students love sorting the mail into them! How to make the Valentine Counting activity: Make little mailboxes…
Winter Math – Mitten Button Counting
When it’s cold outside, warm up inside with this winter math counting activity. The adorable oversized mittens and colorful buttons are perfect for young learners who are developing counting skills, number identification, and who also need to practice their hand-eye coordination. How to make this Winter Math Center: Copy the large mittens (one of the…