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Kid’s Corner

{Week 5: Math}

Activity: Shamrock Counting by Briana

Theme: Saint Patrick’s Day          Color: Green

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Daily Opener:  

1. Prayer {Say a prayer with your child}
2. Calendar {Click on the link to learn how to use the calendar}.
3. ABC / 123 Song {Sing the ABC’s with your child & sing numbers 1-10 with your child}. 

Description:  Your child will learn to count objects from 1 – 5.

Materials:

·         5 cups

·         green construction paper

·         scissors

·         Pen

Directions:

1. Place the five cups on a table in a line. 
2. Using the pen, write the individual numbers on each cup from 1-5.
3. Using the pen, trace a small shamrock on the green construction paper.
4. Cut out 15 shamrocks to use for the activity.
5. Place the shamrocks in a pile on the table, next to the cups.
6. Have your child point to the number 1 cup.
7. Have them place one shamrock in the cup.
8. Repeat for cups 1 -5. {You can vary the numbers depending on your child’s level}.
9. When your child has placed all the shamrocks in each cup, ask your child a few questions:
1. Example:  Can you tell me how many shamrocks are in this {point} cup? What is this number? Etc.
10. When you are all finished, be sure to praise your child for a job well done! 

Learning Opportunity: 

1. Your child will practice counting objects.
2. Your child will practice learning number recognition.
3. Your child will gain confidence by completing the activity. 

Read Aloud:  

How many Shamrocks {By Briana}

I have one shamrock, two shamrocks,

Now I have three,

Oh how lucky can I be,

I have four shamrocks, five shamrocks,

Now I have six,

I can add more to the mix,

I have seven shamrocks, eight shamrocks,

Now I have nine,

All these shamrocks are mine!

Daily Craft: Activity Jar {Click on the link to learn about using the activity jar}

*Stallone Tested and Approved:  Stallone had a great time with the lesson today.  He liked counting out each shamrock and placing each shamrock into the cup.  When we finished with the lesson, he was saying "one, two, three, four, five" throughout the morning.  This is a great activity that can be modified to meet your child's math level!  

Materials