Cut & Count
Objective:
To develop number sense; to promote counting and early math skills.
Materials:
• Old calendar or calendar template (included)
• Empty toilet paper roll
Activity:
1. Cut on the lines (by weeks, horizontally).
2. Tape the strips together.
3. Fold or roll up like a scroll (use toilet paper rolls).
Point and count forwards:
Point and add by ones. Say:
1 plus 1 = 2
2 plus 1 = 3
Point and count backwards:
Point and subtract by ones. Say:
31 minus 1 = 30
30 minus 1 = 29
Measure:
Use strip as a measuring tool. How long is this table?
This box? Etc.
Simplify:
1. Start with just 2 strips.
2. Count up to 5 or 10.
Objective:
To encourage cutting, writing, and speaking skills; to develop
number awareness and math vocabulary.
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