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NUMBER DIRECTIONS
Materials
Construction paper
Scissors
Markers
Hole punch
Yarn
Activity
Make number necklaces by cutting a 3-inch circle out of construction paper for each child. Divide the
circles into four sets. Write the number 1 on one set, the number 2 on another set, the number 3 on a
third set, and the number 4 on the fourth set. Punch a hole in the top of each circle, string it onto a length
of yarn, and tie the ends together. Give each child one of the number necklaces. Sing the following song.
As you say each number, have the children with the matching necklaces do the motions. If you wish,
repeat the song several times, mixing up the numbers each time.
Sung to: “Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star”
Number 2s jump up and down.
Number 1s please turn around.
Number 4s now run in place.
Number 3s make a funny face.
1s and 3s now touch your toes.
2s and 4s please wiggle your nose.
Gayle Bittinger
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PLAYING CARD EXERCISES
Motor Skills
Materials
Deck of playing cards
Activity
Remove the face cards from a deck of playing cards. Hold the number cards in your hand. Have the
children stand in a circle around you. Ask a child to draw a card and identify the number on it. Then name
an exercise and have all the children do it that many times. For example, if the card drawn was a 6, have
the children jump up and down or touch their toes six times. Continue until each child has had a chance
to draw a card.
Variation: Let the child who draws the card name the exercise, as well.
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NUMBER WALK