Giving the answer verbally for younger children is fine. Counting with a puppet Puppets are fantastic for a range of math games and strategies. To summarise, puppets can help you count in a range of ways. Some of the most important are: Counting past ten Counting on from a given number not one Counting backwards Counting backwards from a given number Missing number problems 5. Counting songs with number bags These are one of the most effective math circle times.
Quiz Quiz Trade This is a game of cooperation. It is good to play for number recognition or counting. Try to do as many partners as you can. Pass the number round the circle This is a good number recognition game, and is good for more skilful children that know lots of numbers, as well as being possible for children who know much fewer numbers.
Count round the circle This is good for laying the foundations for counting on from a given number. An extension to this game is to try to count backwards around the circle. Count with a partner This is similar to the last game, and again is a good one for beginning to learn how to count on from a given number. Zoom Zoom Zoom song This is my favourite learning to count backwards activity. Repeat that process until you have five astronauts in the middle of the circle.
Blast off! Everyone pretends to blast off into space. Parachute math games Using parachutes is one of the best ways of developing cooperation skills and teamwork in the early years, and they are also fantastic for math.
Repeat for different children and other numbers. Counting in different voices Children really love this simple game. You simple roll the dice and count in whatever voice you roll. Actions to a number For this I use two dice. Roll both. You will get something like 3 and hopping.
Hop three times! Then repeat. An excellent game for counting actions, which is a very different skill to counting objects. Skywriting numbers in air Put some pumping music on, and get the children to stand up! Dancing numbers! For this I roll a numbers dice. For example, you may get a three. Then roll the dice again.
Repeat the routine for the different number. Matching numbers Have matching pairs of number flashcards and one odd one out. Give out the flashcards. However, one child will be by themselves. They are the champion! Counting stick activities Counting sticks are probably the best introduction to a number line.
I like to use a homemade counting stick with Velcro stuck onto a broomhandle. Boo game This is one of the very simplest, but most enjoyable math games. Put the cards back into the bag and repeat again. March counting You quite simply get them on their feet and start marching whilst counting in different ways — forwards, backwards, or counting on from a given number.
How can you make sure that happens? Top 5 Circle Time Essentials for Preschool One of the questions I get asked frequently is how I get my students to listen and pay attention during circle time. Preschool Circle Time Games My last ingredient is circle time games!
Links Mentioned in this Episode Episode Episode Circle Time Number Games Bundle. The Best Songs for Circle Time. Circle Time Tips. Are you ready to teach smarter, save time, and get your life back? Please leave a comment: Cancel reply Your email address will not be published. About Pre-K Pages I'm Vanessa, I help busy Pre-K and Preschool teachers plan effective and engaging lessons, create fun, playful learning centers, and gain confidence in the classroom. To make it more challenging, split into two teams and have them race each other.
For this exercise, you will need a strong chair. Split the class into groups of six children preferably of similar sizes. Get the first person to sit on the chair. The second person then sits on their knees, the third on theirs.
Put the children into groups of 6—8. One group at a time, have the children stand on a bench make sure it's a sturdy one, first! Can the group rearrange themselves in order of height without falling off? Try this again with age order, alphabetical order or any other order you can think of. Repeat with one child blindfolded. NB: If possible, place soft mats to the sides of the bench so that when children fall, they don't hurt themselves. This is especially important for the blindfolded child.
Learning Objectives: self-confidence, working together, problem-solving, following instructions, cooperation, communication, trust. Balloon Keepie Uppie is a fun way to get kids moving and encourage teamwork. Have the children sit on the floor in groups of 4—8. Start by tossing one balloon above each group. The aim is to keep the balloon in the air. Try it with all body parts, with no hands, with just the head, etc.
This can also be done as one large group, but make sure students stay seated to reduce the risk of them running into one another. Learning Objectives: working together, problem-solving, cooperation, communication, trust. Put signs with "North", "South", "East" and "West" on the four walls of your classroom. Children start in the middle and the teacher shouts out commands as to where to sail the ship. If the teacher shouts "All 'round the world", the children have to visit all four walls and get back to the middle.
NB: If you're concerned about the "all 'round the world" portion getting too rowdy, tell the children that they can't go any faster than a walk.
Learning Objectives: working together, problem-solving, cooperation, communication, following instructions, decision-making. One child the detective leaves the room while the rest of the children choose a murderer. When the detective enters the room again, the murderer winks at the children to kill them off while the detective isn't looking.
They can die spectacularly. The detective has to guess who the murderer is. Learning Objectives: working together, cooperation, communication, self-confidence. Give all the children a sticker to wear on their foreheads that has the name of a famous character written on it.
Make sure it's a character that everyone will know e. Either in pairs or as a group it's far more challenging in a large group , the children have to ask yes-or-no questions to figure out who they are. Learning Objectives: working together, problem-solving, cooperation, communication, decision-making. Learning Objectives: working together, cooperation, problem-solving, non-verbal communication, creativity.
Feely Bag is a great way to encourage problem-solving and communication. Fill a bag with a selection of objects both familiar e. One by one, have the children reach into the feely bag and guess the objects within. For more of a challenge, don't let them say what they think the items are out loud. Instead, have them write it down and compare their answers with a peer, then do a grand reveal in the center of the circle.
Materials: soft, cinch-top bag and a selection of objects no sharp ones, please! This game is a classic for a reason—hilarity is sure to ensue!
Suunday, Munday Sing the song and then check the calendar. Who can find today on the calendar? Here's another days of the week song sung to the Addam's Family theme. Alphabet Shopping - Using the first letter of each child's name, pretend to go shopping for an item that begins with that letter.
This helps with letter recognition. For more ideas like this visit Early Childhood News. Talking Stick - Bring in a cane, or recycle a cardboard wrapping paper tube. During Circle Time, grab the stick. Now, explain to the group that this is a talking stick.
Only the person who holds it may speak. This is a great tool to use for Show and Tell or other situations where children take turns sharing. More lessons in patience and turn taking. Make a brown paper bag for each day of the week. Give it a colorful label, and fill it with the names of classmates who have birthdays on this day or other special things that happen on this day of THIS week. Pictures with Facial Expressions - Hold up magazine pictures of facial expressions. Ask, "What is this person feeling.
After you play this game, have the kids draw themselves like this emotion art lesson. Play Duck , Duck, Goose? Change it up each day. After they get the hang of the game, add a creative play element by acting it out.
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