Extend a child's numeracy skills through number recognition and counting using paper clips.
- 10 pieces of cardboard squares (you can use paper but cardboard will last longer, the size is really up to you). Or you can use number flashcards
- Felt pen
- Paper clips or pegs.
What to do:
- Number each of the pieces of cardboard from 1 to 10. And put the corresponding number of dots on each piece of the cardboard (so children can count the dots). OR simply use the number flashcards.
- Child picks up a card, counts the objects/dots on the card and adds the same amount of paper clips or pegs around the card corresponding to that number.
- Older child can recognize the number without having to count the dots and adds the same number of paper clips/pegs around the card.
- Children can learn numbers 1 – 20 using this method.
Hints and Tips:
- For older children, number each of the cardboard pieces and write the correct number word rather than the dots.
- You can play this game with numbers to 20 or higher.
- Have enough paper clips or pegs for this experience.
- Use colourful flashcards.
- You can use Numbers Flashcards and Numbers Posters available under Printables in this website.