Numbers & Counting Teaching Ideas, Lesson Plans, Printables, Activities

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10 Apples Up On Top
Make class books as a follow up activity to this great Dr. Seuss book.

Apples and Counting
Using the apple theme to learn how to count.

Making Apple Trees
The students will use apple theme to learn about math (or Johnny Appleseed theme) and practice rote counting.

Class Number Book
Students will practice counting to ten and one to one association.

Counting Cheerios
The students learn to count to 10 or 20 by making Cheerios necklaces.

Number Song
Use this song at circle time, calendar, or turn it into a class book!

Number Wall Display
Idea for displaying numbers and shapes on the wall.
Grade Level(s): Preschool, K

The Cheeto Walk
Students learn number recognition, following simple rules, and listening skills.

Resources @ Other Sites

Jan Brett’s Numbers
Printable, and full-color. You could print these, laminate them and display them in your classroom.

Books About Counting & Numbers

Available for purchase at Amazon.com

1, 2, 3 To the Zoo: A Counting Book
This board book combines simple counting with Carle’s unusual illustrations of animals. Early learners will find the whimsical pictures appealing as they learn the beginning rudiments of numbers and counting. (Midwest Book Review)

Ten Apples Up on Top