Counting Parts

Learning Goals: Numeracy, Principles of Counting, One to One Correspondence, Quantity

Set up multiple sets of items with various quantities (i.e. 12 sticks, 7 rocks, 20 buttons, etc.).

The children count the items in a set to determine the quantity, then they match the numeral card to that set (i.e. 8 of seashells matched to the 5 numeral card).

Next, support the children in arranging the sets in order of smallest to biggest (or biggest to smallest) quantity.

To extend learning, the educator can support children in matching multiple representations of number (i.e. numerals, number words, dot arrangements) to the sets.
Loose parts (seashells, rocks, gems, pompoms, sticks, leaves, buttons, etc.)

Add dot pattern, and number word resource here as well. A way to extend the game is to match the sets with multiple representations of number (i.e. numerals, number words, and dot arrangements)

Free supporting PDF, found here
The educator has determined a specific set of rules to be followed in this game. The children have little input in the direction or outcome of the play.

Implementation