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Number Sense - Key to Success in Math

One-to-One Correspondence is an essential construct for all math. Without it, math will never make sense. Spend lots of time with these activities. Choose ones that work for you and your child. When your child can independently do at least four of the activities correctly, he is considered "competent" and ready to move on to "Counting from 1 to 10". Continue to offer these activities. He may want to revisit them.

One for You, One for Me

One Flower for Each Vase

Dots on Door Knobs

Dots and Pompoms

Pompoms and Playing Cards

Pompoms Hide N Seek

Lots of Dots

Pattern Blocks 1 to 1

Nature Hunt

Easter Eggs

Creating Counting Sticks

How Many in the Cup?

Counting to Ten

The next step in helping your child create a strong number sense is to assist her in assigning a unique word to each quantity of items. We call this construct, counting. Remember, to always work from the concrete to the abstract. You may revisit activities from the list above. Count as you do the activities All of the following activities are designed to assist your child in creating a strong number sense. Choose activities that suit you and your child. Do many activities, many times. When your child is competent (can do numerous activities independently), start to offer activities from "Counting Beyond Ten"

Creating Counting Sticks

Ordering Counting Sticks

Counting Sticks 1 to 10

The Numbers Jump (code: cfss100)

Baa, Baa, Black Sheep

Baa, Baa, Black Sheep Pretend Play

Mother, May I

Simon Says

Counting with Cupcake Papers and Pompoms