How Many Do You See?

Learning Goals: Math, Number Sense, Subitizing, One-to-One Correspondence

Create subitizing number plates by drawing dots on a paper plate.

In a whole group or small groups, quickly show and then hide a plate.

Make sure to tell students to look! Say: “Eyes on the dotted plates!” to keep student attention.

Ask students how many they think they saw after you stop showing the number.

Note: Since the plates fit into one another, this is a great transition activity for kids who are ready, or a quick whole group activity.
Paper plates

Markers

Optional: Play-Doh or sticker dots to stick on plates for numbers
This game was created as an engaging approach to teach children subitizing.

Implementation