You can also use any subject to play this activity. How many body parts can they represent with numbers? Extend the learning by asking them to represent all their body parts with the number word cards. 7| Sum it Up!Ĭan you extend the learning even more by creating subtraction, multiplication, or division sentences? 8| Count On YourselfĬan you and your learner count the number of different parts of your body? To see if your learner can make the connection with the number cards, ask them to show you which number represents the amount of toes they have. Increase the difficult by using 10 pairs, or 15 pairs. Instruct your learner to match the pairs. Mix them up and spread them out on a table or the floor. Get two copies of number cards, and separate 5 pairs of numbers. To extend their learning and assess for number recognition, encourage your learner to find cards that represent the different ages of family members, friends, or even their favourite cartoon character! 6| Match Maker To extend the learning try writing the numbers both ways too! 5| What’s My Age?Ĭan your learner find the card that represents their age? What about the card that shows how old they will be after their next birthday? And the birthday after that?Ĭan your learner identify the card that represents their friends, or family members’ ages? In addition, spelling out the number can also increase their recognition of numbers in print.Īs you pull the cards, count forward, and then try pulling the cards and counting backwards. Practicing counting forwards and backwards will increase your learner’s mathematical awareness. Don’t forget to keep your eyes closed! 4| 1, 2, 3… 3, 2, 1 Switch places, and have them trace a number on your hand or another learner’s hand. Then trace the number on your learner’s back or the back of their hand, and have them guess what number it is. This activity involves touch and a hint of suspense! Have your learner pick a number card without looking. But hugs, kisses, and even a simple pat on the back communicates to children that they are safe, loved, and respected. To extend the learning further, complete the activity with the number words as well! 3| Guess What Number!ĭid you know that touch is vitally important for development and growth? We all need it. This will allow you to assess for number recognition, one-to-one correspondence, counting forward, and their ability to compare quantities. To assist your learner, remind them that they can count the objects on the card if they are unsure. Instruct your learner to choose a card that is either more or less than the card you have chosen. Telling a math story can breed endless fun! Not only will you be able to assess for your learner’s number recognition skills, but you will see how their imagination can come to life! And children really do have the best imaginations!Įxtend the learning even more by drawing a picture to represent the story, or making a book. Wow! Then (your learner), heard 2 (pull card) crashing waves!
They were so beautiful, but behind them were 10 (pull card) whales.
Your story may sound something like this: “Once upon a time (laying down the number 1 card), (your learner) went for a swim in the ocean, and saw 6 (pull card) dolphins. This way you can also assess for number recognition. Let your learner pick a number to add to the story, and make sure they say the name of the number. Start your story with “1-ce upon a time”, and continue telling the story with different number cards. Tell a math story to keep your learner laughing and learning! Identifying, creating, copying, or extending patternsĬhildren and adults alike love hearing stories.Describing connections between different objects.Here are the Specific Skills Referenced in this post: But they can be adapted in difficulty to meet the needs and interests of older learners. The activities in this post are geared towards preschool and kindergarten learners, ages 2 1/2 to 6 years. Here are 13 activities that will extend math learning with flash cards. So we always want to make sure they retain the information the best they can. There are many important skills that children need to learn to become mathematically literate for later stages in their education and life. Children learn best when the learning is fun, engaging, age appropriate, and based on their interests.
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