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ERASE A NUMBER
Materials
Chalk
Chalkboard
Activity
Using chalk, cover a chalkboard with 1s, 2s, 3s, 4s, and 5s. Let each child have a turn finding a number on
the chalkboard that he or she knows, naming it, and then erasing it. Continue until all of the numbers have
been erased.
Variation: Ask the children to find and erase specific numbers.
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NUMBER MAGNETS
Math
Materials
Number magnets
Magnet board
Activity
Arrange three to four number magnets on a magnet board. Have the children look at the numbers and
name them. Ask them to remember which numbers are on the magnet board. Turn the magnet board
around and remove one of the numbers without the children seeing which one. Turn the board back to
face the children. Sing the following song while they think about which number you removed. At the end
of the song, ask them to tell you what number is gone.
Sung to: “Frere Jacques”
There is one,
There is one,
Number gone,
Number gone.
Can you tell me which one,
Before my song is done?
Which one? 
Which one?
Gayle Bittinger
Hint: If you do not have a magnet board, a non-aluminum baking 
sheet or the side of a metal file cabinet works well.
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CLOTHESPIN MATCH-UP
Materials
Spring-type clothespins
Marker
Ruler
Activity
Collect 12 spring-type clothespins and number them from 1 to 12. Give the clothespins and a ruler to one
of the children. Have the child choose a clothespin, identify the number on it, and clip it to the matching
number on the ruler. Repeat with the other clothespins.