A fun snow activity this week was to place the correct number of snowballs (cotton balls) under each number. Since my sandpaper numbers only go up to 9, we also wrote out the numbers 0-20 on papers and extended the activity.
This is a very inexpensive and fun activity. I was surprised how many times some of the children repeated this “work”.
(note: some children are texture sensitive, I’ve seen some children use a pincer grip to pick up the cotton balls because they do not like the texture)
JoeyRes
Thursday 28th of January 2010
Great idea! I've been trying to work on counting 11-20 with my 4-year-old daughter. She'd love this!
Divine Mrs D
Thursday 28th of January 2010
I could understand the texture thing. There are certain things I just HATE touching!
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JDaniel4's Mom
Thursday 28th of January 2010
Stopping by from SITS! I like you sandpaper numbers. Fun activity.
Montessori Moments
Wednesday 27th of January 2010
Nicole, I am SO happy that love my blog and that you decided to follow me! Louise, Thanks for bookmarking me, I hope you will find the activities from my blog inspiring!
Louise
Wednesday 27th of January 2010
Dropping by from SITS. I'm a mother of two small children and a part-time English teacher to under-6s (yes, it's a challenge). I'm bookmarking you. I know something of Montessori, but would be interested to read more about how the activities actually work. Glad I found you.