THE NUMBERS 1-2-3-4-5
WHAT NUMBERS ARE THESE? SAY THEIR NAMES OUT LOUD.
Trace the outlines by connecting the dashes with a fine-tipped brush and some tempera paint in the indicated color. Then, under each number, use a pencil to color in the number of eggs in each box that corresponds to the quantity.
HOW MANY?
SAY THE NUMBERS OUT LOUD.
Then, use a pencil to connect each number to its corresponding quantity. Follow the paths and let the colors guide you!
THE SUNFLOWER
FINGER PAINT AS MANY LEAVES ON THE GROWING SUNFLOWER AS INDICATED BY THE NUMBERS BELOW.
Write the numbers under each flower.
2 4 3 5
MY FIRST ADDITIONS
COUNT THE BUTTONS ON THE SHIRTS AND WRITE THE NUMBER INSIDE THE TRIANGLE NEXT TO EACH SHIRT.
Then, count how many buttons are missing (the missing buttons are the empty white spaces!), and write that number in the circle beneath the triangle. Next, color in the missing buttons. Count how many buttons there are in total now on each shirt and choose the correct answer from the two numbers written beneath the shirt. Write the correct answer inside the square box.
Now, read your operation out loud, remembering that + means to add and = means to get. For example, I have 4, I add 1, and I get 5. These operations are called ADDITION
SHELLS IN A BUCKET
COUNT OUT LOUD HOW MANY SHELLS ARE IN EACH BUCKET.
Then, next to each bucket, attach the sticker from the back of the book with the number indicating each quantity.
THE FRUIT SEEDS
ADD THE SEEDS!
Use a cotton swab or fine-tipped brush to draw as many seeds on each fruit as indicated by the number written next to it.
7
9
3
1
COUNTING FROM 20 TO 0
COMPLETE THE NUMBER BRIDGE BY ATTACHING THE STICKERS WITH THE MISSING NUMBERS.
STICKERS NON IN LOCO
Now, you can cross the bridge by reading the sequence of numbers from 20 to 0 out loud.
NUMBER FRIENDSHIPS
INSIDE THE PODS, COLOR AS MANY PEAS GREEN AS INDICATED BY THE NUMBER SHOWN.
Keeping in mind that each pod contains 10 peas, color in the ones needed to reach the number indicated beside each pair of pods. Let the outlines guide you.
10
12
ANIMALS WITH SPOTS
READ THE NUMBER WRITTEN NEAR EACH ANIMAL’S FACE.
Then, using a fine-tipped brush or a cotton swab, draw as many spots as indicated by the number shown.
COUNT THE SPOTS ON EACH ANIMAL’S FACE.
Then, attach the sticker that indicates the correct number of spots next to each one. Let the colors help you.
SWEET ADDITIONS
COMPLETE THE CAKE DECORATIONS!
Count the complete cherries on each cake and write the number inside the red box. Next, count how many cherries are missing and write that number inside the yellow box. Then color in the missing cherries on the cake. Last, count how many total cherries there are now that you have completed the cake decorations, and write the result in the last box, choosing between the two numbers shown. Let the colors guide you!
FLOWERY SUBTRACTIONS
COUNT HOW MANY STEMS THERE ARE IN EACH VASE, THEN WRITE THE NUMBER INSIDE THE RED BOX NEXT TO EACH ONE.
Then, count how many flowers have wilted and write that number inside the yellow box. Next, count how many flowers are left and write the result inside the last box, choosing between the two numbers shown below. Let the colors guide you!
LET’S PLAY DOMINOES
PRACTICE ASSOCIATING NUMBERS WITH THEIR QUANTITIES BY PLAYING DOMINOES.
• Prepare 24 cards by cutting out cardboard pieces measuring 2.5 inches by 1.5 inches (6 x 4 cm).
• Attach two stickers from the back of the book to each card: one sticker with a number and one with drawings.
• Choose the stickers at random; number and quantity do not have to match!
• Divide the cards into two or more piles, depending on the number of players. Each player should get an equal number of cards.
• The first player selects one of his or her cards and lays it down with the numbers and drawings facing up.
• The second player places a card beside the first, matching a number with a quantity, or vice versa (the card can face any direction as long as the corresponding images are side by side).
• If a player does not have a matching card, he or she skips a turn.
• Players take turns matching numbers and drawings until they run out of cards.
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