Website Wednesday Numbers & Counting

Hello Friends!  

Here are some preschool websites I have found for

Numbers & Counting...

http://www.fisher-price.com/us/fun/games/countthescore/default.asp

http://www.storyplace.org/preschool/activities/lunch.asp

http://dotolearn.com/games/howmany/number_5.htm

Here are some ideas for around the house we have fun with around here:

Number of the day or week:

Start the day with 4 pancakes

Search for the #4 in magazines or on signs as we drive places

Gather collections of 4 items (trains, cookies...etc)

Number Workout:

Take turns rolling a die.  Count the dots & do an exercise that number of times as you count.  If you are really adventurous and your kiddo is ready challenge them by using two dice.  

Number Tic-Tac-Toe/Bean Bag Toss

Draw a large tic-tac-toe gird on the sidewalk with sidewalk chalk for make a grid with yarn in your living room.  Write a number in each square or put down a number card.  

Take turns tossing bean bags and identifying numbers.  Play tic-tac-toe using different color bean bags.  

Texture Writing

Fill a cookie sheet with sand...or uncooked rice...or shaving cream...or pudding..

.whatever fun substance you have on hand.

Call out numbers and have your kiddo write it with their fingers.

Candy Math

Use m & m's...or jelly beans...or skittles... 

Pass out as many as you think your kiddo can handle.  Count the candy aloud together.  Sort by color.  Count each color.  Talk about how many more red ones there are than blue ones...etc.