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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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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

Hello there! I'm Sarah Britton and I am so excited you stopped by! Join me as we explore simple yet effective ways to create purposeful play opportunities for your child.

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