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Popsicle Stick Math Game
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This Popsicle Stick Math Game is a super simple, hands-on way for kids to practice counting skills, number recognition skills and early addition skills!
Creating math games to use at home is a powerful way to encourage your child to engage in number centered play.
This DIY popsicle stick math game is perfect for preschoolers, kindergartners and early elementary kids!
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purpose
- strengthens counting skills
- reinforces one to one correspondence
- improves number sense
- hands-on way to practice addition skills
- strengthens fine motor skills
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directions
How to make the
Popsicle Stick Math Game
First, place stickers on the craft sticks
If you are using 10″ giant craft sticks, you will be able to place up to 12 stickers on one craft stick
For a bit more of a challenge, create addition problems on the craft sticks
Use two different colors of stickers and be sure to place the addition sign in-between
Place finished craft sticks in a bucket or basket
Using a marker, write the corresponding numbers on clothespins
Place the craft sticks in a bucket and place in a tray
Lay the clothes pins inside the tray
Introduce the game to your child!
Invite your child to take out a craft stick from the bucket and clip on the correct numbered clothespin!
Continue until all popsicle sticks have been clipped with a clothespin!
This is a great game to set up and leave out for your child to play with whenever they like!
Simply add the popsicle sticks and the clothespins to little buckets
Set both buckets inside a tray
Keep the tray out and visible for your child to be able to independently use!
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Purpose
Adorable, hands on way to explore numbers
Strengthens number recognition skills
Improves matching same to same skills
Strengthens fine motor skills
Makes number play fun!
Strengthens number operations skills
Versatile game that grows with your child
Purpose
Hands on learning
Strengthens fine motor skills
Promotes number recognition skills
Reinforces number sense
Strengthens one to one correspondence
Promotes shape knowledge
Screen free fun
Purpose
Self correcting puzzle!
Includes numbers 1-20
Strengthens number recognition skills
Excellent one to one correspondence practice
Strengthens fine motor skills
Improves problem solving skills
Strengthens counting skills
Screen free fun
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