the rug.
take out the cards and place them randomly onto the square mat.
separate the 10 rod from the others by moving it up to the top of the mat.
have the child count it and the mark it with the appropriate card.
move the 9 rod up a little below the 10 rod.
have the child say what rod it is, count it and place the correct card.
have the child place the 1 rod at the end of the 9 rod to make it the same length of as the 10 rod. then place the 1 card at the end of the 1 rod.
repeat this with the child.
repeat for the 7 rod and 