I like to do something for nothing, and these DIY digital maps are so simple to make for Head count! I keep them in an envelope so that they are ready to go for small group activities, the table of activities, the same circle time activities.
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What you will be need:
- cardstock
- foam numbers
- glue, if the numbers do not have a sticky back
There! Simple, right?
For a small group activity, I gave each child a different number card.
I filled a bowl with poker chips (which we also use for many different activities).
The Preschoolers recognized the number and placed a lot of poker chips, either on the map or next it.
When doing this as an activity, I put the cards on the placemat bowl with poker chips next.
When doing this during circle time, I have several sets of each number. I give each child a card and I also displays each number card in the middle of the circle. The preschoolers then take their card in the middle of the circle and place it in pairing card.
Here some more fun ways for preschool children to practice their counting skills:
- Counting Blocks on a mat Number (Hands On as we grow)
- Flower Sticks Counting (Teaching 2 and 3 years)
- Plastic Number Bowling (What with Play at Home)
- Petal Math Craft (No Time for flash Cards)
- Counting and Color Recognition with Play Dough (teaching 2 and 3 years)
- Math Printables (pre-Kinders)
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