One to Ten – 2.9 – Add A Little

*Note to Parents/Teachers: Keep in mind that number recognition is advanced for 2 year olds. This unit is designed to introduce your 2 year old to counting and numbers, but they are not expected to master these skills yet.

Muscle Moving

Number Match

Supplies:

• Sticky notes (alternatively use small pieces of paper and tape)
• Marker

Prep:

• Write numbers 1-10 on the sticky notes, one number per sticky note. Repeat this process so that you end up with 2 sticky notes per number. 1,1,2,2 and so on.
• Stick one of each number on a wall in order to create a number line.
• Stick the other of each number around the room in easy to find locations.

Time to Play:

• Show your child the number line on the wall. Explain that the matching numbers are hiding somewhere in the room.
• Encourage your child to go find a number and bring it back to the number line.
• Help them match the number to its pair on the wall.
• Be enthusiastic.

Brain Boosting

Have a Snack

Supplies:

• A snack with several pieces – consider using small crackers, breakfast cereal, or raisins, etc.

Time to Play:

• Invite your child to join you for snack.
• Tell them you are going to give them 10 pieces of food.
• Count aloud as you place 10 pieces of the snack in a line in front of your child.
• Encourage them to try counting the pieces.
• Invite them to eat one, then count together to find out how many pieces are left.
• Continue counting and discussing numbers and concepts such as “more” and “less” as your child eats the rest of the pieces.
• For children who already have a strong concept of counting, consider saying, “How about I give you 4 pieces?” When the child agrees, give them 5 pieces or 3 pieces (not 4). Then say, “Wait a minute. Is that 4 pieces?” Encourage your child to count the pieces and tell you if they need more or less.

Bonus!

Since this unit recommends an excavator book, here’s a free excavator colouring sheet to download and print.

Download Free Excavator Colouring Sheet – S J Little

Also, if you enjoy Christian kids’ music, check out Amy Essen’s catchy counting song: 123 Fishin’ in the Sea