Introducing preschool kids to the number 10 can be an exciting and engaging way to enhance their mathematical skills.
These activities are not only educational but also encourage creativity, critical thinking, and social interaction.
We have compiled engaging number 10 activities for preschoolers to learn and have fun.
Ten Little Fingers Counting Game:
Materials needed: Number cards (0-10), a soft ball or beanbag
Description: This interactive counting game helps preschoolers practice their number recognition and counting skills while engaging their motor skills. Gather the children in a circle and distribute the number cards randomly. Start with one child holding the soft ball or beanbag. The child with the ball announces, “I have number 1!” and passes the ball to the next child, who says, “I have number 2!” and so on until they reach number 10.
Number 10 Nature Hunt:
Materials needed: Outdoor space, chart paper, markers, stickers
Description: Take the preschoolers on an exciting nature hunt to discover the number 10 in their surroundings. Before heading outside, create a chart paper with the number 10 written prominently at the top. Explain to the children that their task is to find and collect ten objects from nature that represent the number 10. It could be ten leaves, ten rocks, ten flowers, or anything they can find in the environment.
Ten Frame Playdough Activity:
Materials needed: Playdough, ten frame template (drawn on paper or printed)
Description: This hands-on activity combines sensory play with number recognition and counting. Provide each child with a ten frame template and a small ball of playdough. Instruct them to roll the playdough into small balls and place them on the ten frame, filling each cell until they reach ten. As they place the playdough balls, encourage the children to count aloud and reinforce the concept of ten as a complete set.
Ten-Frame Counting Game:
Materials needed: Ten-frame template (drawn on paper or printed), counters (such as buttons or small toys)
Description: The ten-frame counting game is a fantastic way to introduce preschoolers to the concept of ten frames and develop their counting skills. Provide each child with a ten-frame template and a set of counters. Start by instructing the children to place one counter in each cell of the ten frame, up to the number 10.
Snack Creation:
Materials needed: A variety of edible items (such as pretzels, grapes, cheese cubes, etc.), plates, number-shaped cookie cutters (number 1 and number 0)
Description: This activity combines creativity, fine motor skills, and number recognition through a delicious snack creation process. Provide each child with a plate and a selection of edible items. Show them the number-shaped cookie cutters for numbers 1 and number 0. Instruct the children to use the cookie cutters to create their own number 10 snacks by arranging the edible items on their plates.
Movement Challenge:
Materials needed: Open space, number cards (0-10)
Description: The number 10 movement challenge is a fun and energetic activity that combines physical movement with number recognition. Scatter the number cards randomly in an open space. Explain to the children that their task is to move and perform a specific action corresponding to each number they encounter. For example, when they find the number 1, they can hop once, when they find the number 2, they can spin twice, and so on until they reach the number 10.
Ten-Frame Dot Painting:
Materials needed: Ten-frame template (drawn on paper or printed), dot markers, or finger paints
Description: This engaging activity allows preschoolers to practice counting and number recognition while also exploring their creativity through dot painting. Provide each child with a ten-frame template and a set of dot markers or finger paints. Instruct them to dip their fingers or dot markers into the paint and place dots on the cells of the ten frames, counting as they go.
Puzzle Play:
Materials needed: Number puzzle pieces (0-10), large poster board or floor space
Description: Lay out the puzzle pieces randomly on a large poster board or on the floor. Invite the children to take turns picking up a puzzle piece and identifying the number on it. As they find each number, encourage them to place the pieces in sequential order, eventually forming a complete sequence from 0 to 10.
Sensory Bin:
Materials needed: Large container, rice or sand, small objects or toys, number cards (0-10)
Description: Fill a large container with rice or sand and bury small objects or toys within it. Scatter number cards (0-10) throughout the bin as well. Invite the children to explore the sensory bin by digging through the rice or sand to find hidden objects and number cards. As they discover each object or card, encourage them to count aloud and match the objects to their corresponding numbers.
Ten-Frame Tower Building:
Materials needed: Building blocks or interlocking cubes, ten-frame template (drawn on paper or printed)
Description: This hands-on activity combines building and counting skills. Provide each child with a ten-frame template and a set of building blocks or interlocking cubes. Instruct them to use the blocks to build towers on each cell of the ten frames, up to the number 10. As they stack the blocks, encourage the children to count aloud and reinforce the concept of ten as a complete set. They can experiment with different combinations and arrangements to reach the desired height.
Hopscotch:
Materials needed: Chalk or tape, open space
Description: Transform the classic game of hopscotch into a number recognition and counting activity. Use chalk or tape to draw a hopscotch grid with numbers from 1 to 10. Invite the children to take turns hopping on the grid, calling out the number they land on.
Song and Dance:
Materials needed: Audio device, music with a number theme
Description: Prepare a playlist of songs that focus on numbers and have a specific song that emphasizes the number 10. Play the songs and encourage the children to sing along and dance to the rhythm. During the number 10 song, incorporate actions such as raising both hands or jumping ten times.
Memory Game:
Materials needed: Ten-frame templates (drawn on index cards or printed), small objects (e.g., buttons, beans)
Description: Create pairs of ten-frame templates with numbers 0 to 10. Place the cards face down and mix them up. Each player takes turns flipping over two cards to find a match of a number and its corresponding ten-frame representation.
Pattern Bracelets:
Materials needed: Pipe cleaners, beads of various colors and shapes
Description: This creative activity allows preschoolers to explore patterns while reinforcing the concept of the number 10. Provide each child with a pipe cleaner and a variety of beads. Instruct them to thread the beads onto the pipe cleaner, creating patterns using different colors and shapes. Encourage the children to count the beads as they thread them, ensuring they reach a total of ten beads on their bracelets. As they create patterns and count the beads, discuss the concept of symmetry and repetition.
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