Tally Marks · Set 15

1
Hold up each sight word card for 3 seconds. Child reads it aloud. Make two piles: known and still-learning. Revisit the still-learning pile at the end.
10-15 min
2
Fill a bin with rice, beans, or sand. Hide small toys inside. Let children dig and discover.
20 min
3
Give two groups of objects. Children decide which group has more and which has less.
15 min
4
Set up cups and containers of different sizes. Children practice pouring water between them.
15 min
5
Place 5-10 small objects in a row. Show the child how to touch each object while counting aloud. Then ask them to count a different set of objects.
10-15 min
6
Show pairs of objects. Children identify if they are the same or different and explain why.
10 min
7
Use two-color counters to explore how numbers can be split. For example, show that 5 = 3 + 2 and 5 = 4 + 1. Record each combination on a number bond diagram.
15-25 min
8
Spread shaving cream or sand on a tray. Children trace letters with their fingers.
15 min
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