Preschool Fun - Pots & Pans and Numbers
POTS AND PANS AND NUMBERS
TEACHING OBJECTIVE/BEFORE YOU BEGIN:
Matching numbers is a great way for your pre-schooler to learn
their names. As you roll the dice and count the spots on each of
the six sides he will soon be counting from 1 to 6 with ease.
Then as he matches the number of spots with the written numerals
taped to the pots and pans he will begin to recognize the
numerals quickly each time the die is rolled. When he has
mastered all six numbers you can add six more as he rolls both
of the dice and adds them together by counting the spots on both
of them and then finds the right numeral written on one of the
12 pots. Of course it will take lots of practise to throw the
beanbag into the right pot every time he rolls the dice. But as
you play the game over and over his recognition of numbers will
become easier and easier as will his skill in getting the
beanbag into the correct pot. An added benefit to playing this
game is the fact that your child will actually be adding numbers
together as he counts the spots on both dice.
MATERIALS NEEDED:
Dice
Six or twelve pots and pans
Small pieces of paper
A magic marker
Tape
A bean bag or small soft ball
ACTIVITY STEPS
1. Count the dots on each of the six sides of one of the dice
2. Write the numbers 1 to 6 on separate pieces of paper
3. Tape one of the numbers to each one of six pots
4. Roll one of the dice and match the number that comes up to
the printed number on the pot
5. Stand a few feet away from the pots which you have placed on
the floor and see if your pre-schooler can throw the beanbag in
the pot that has the number on it that matches the spots on the
dice
6. Continue playing the game taking turns with your child to see
who can match the most numbers as the dice are rolled