Domino Math

Dominoes are fantastic for teaching all kinds of math concepts in pre-k: counting, one-to-one correspondence, subitizing, addition and so on. This Domino Math freebie from Recipe for Teaching features several different domino-themed math tools. Today we are using the blank, oversized domino canvas, which helps preschool kiddos practice all of the aforementioned concepts in one.

We used this page a little differently than it is demonstrated on the RfT site. First, we slid the blank domino sheets into plastic page protectors for use with dry erase markers (laminating works as well). We die-cut a supply of small black circles, and provided a dry erase marker, eraser, die and a “dice containment cup” for each kid.

We asked each kiddo roll their die, determine the number (subitizing!), count out that number of black dots (counting! one-to-one correspondence!), and place them on one side of the domino. Then we asked them to write that number on the corresponding space below. Then, they repeated the process for the second side. After they completed the two sides, then we asked them to finish the (addition!) equation.

This activity also helped with following multi-step directions, working independently and problem solving, and they LOVED it!