• Counting,  Math,  Subtraction

    Knocking Stuff Down While Learning? Subtraction Bowling Makes Preschool Math Fun

    March 23, 2019 / Comments Off on Knocking Stuff Down While Learning? Subtraction Bowling Makes Preschool Math Fun
    Subtraction bowling helps preschool children learn math while having hands on fun.

    The sanctioned hurling of objects to knock things down AND learning math at the same time make for an irresistible combination when teaching the preschool crowd. This is indisputable fact.

    So, let’s face it, the Subtraction Bowling freebie from Recipe for Teaching was destined to be a hit before it ever made an appearance in our classroom. And guess what? It was — with the active and reserved kiddos alike.

    For each bowling alley you set up, you’ll need 10 cups and a softball-sized ball. A yarn ball, oversized pompom or … dare we suggest … a wiffle ball, if you’re adventurous, will do the trick. The kiddos throw (or roll) the ball at the cups, count how many they knocked down and record it. After subtracting the knocked down pins, they then can record the number that remain standing.

    Laminate the free printouts for use with dry erase markers. Your kiddos can hurl, count, subtract and repeat to their hearts’ content!

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  • Counting,  Math,  Small Groups

    Print and Drive Number Rhymes

    March 14, 2019 / Comments Off on Print and Drive Number Rhymes
    Print and drive number rhyme game helps children learn to recognize numbers 1-10 by driving cars over roads shaped like numbers.

    We adore the Print and Drive Number Rhymes freebie from Preschool Mom — another fun, hands-on way to teach numbers in small groups or at independent exploration centers.

    Combining action with learning, preschoolers use vehicles to drive along roads shaped like the numbers 1-10. This reinforces concepts of numeral recognition and counting.

    And this set comes with a bonus: each number has its own cute rhyme that helps children remember how to write it.

    Don’t say we didn’t warn you though — use of this fun freebie may cause spontaneous “Vrooms!” to erupt in your classroom!

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  • Counting,  Math,  Small Groups,  Uncategorized

    Domino Parking Lot Math Game

    March 12, 2019 / 2 Comments
    Domino Parking Lot Math game teaches preschool children counting, numeral identification, sets, subitizing and one-to-one correspondence.

    Our Pre-K kiddos love, Love, LOVE playing Domino Parking Lot. We use this math game in small groups for focused learning. This activity helps with counting (up to 24), one-to-one correspondence and subitizing.

    This free printable from Teachable Moments comes in two versions — spots numbered 1-12 for use with basic sets of dominoes, and spots numbered 13-24 for dominoes with more than 12 dots. It also comes with or without domino illustrations for an added challenge for your preschool kiddos.

    Our preschoolers love to make car noises as they drive the dominoes along the road and into the parking spots. If they come across duplicate dominoes, they like to pile the “cars” on top of each other in the spots. Fun and learning, our favorite combo!

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