{"product_id":"tools-for-counting-in-your-toddler-classroom-a2000","title":"Tools for Counting In Your Toddler Classroom","description":"\u003cp\u003eSheryl, a teacher at a small private preschool, has shared a wonderful technique for encouraging counting, promoting number recognition, and even strengthening color recognition in your toddler classroom!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSupplies You'll Need\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n- \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/p-8589-array0174-card-stock-pastel-5-colors-100-sheets.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eCard stock\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n- \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/p-3165-wonderfoam0174-letters-numbers.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eFoam numbers\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n- Foam glue\u003cbr\u003e\n- Colorful counters\n\nDivide each sheet of card stock into six sections and use \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/c-166-kids-scissors.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003escissors\u003c\/a\u003e to separate each piece. Place small dots of foam glue onto the back of your foam numbers and carefully place one number onto the left side of each card. As these cards have been designed for toddlers, ranging in age from two to three years old, begin with cards \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/c-249-counting-sorting.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003ecounting\u003c\/a\u003e from 1 to 10. You'll always be able to make more to accommodate more advanced students.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo play, provide each student with a set of cards and a shallow dish of colorful math counters. Encourage them to count out the correct number of counters and place them on the corresponding card. For greater difficulty, invite them to match colors, as well as, numbers. This activity is simple to create, but will offer a challenging, skill-building activity for your toddlers!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734080004121,"sku":"A2000","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/www.supplyme.com\/products\/tools-for-counting-in-your-toddler-classroom-a2000","provider":"SupplyMe","version":"1.0","type":"link"}