Materials
Large paper with numerals 1-6
Flyswatter
Dice
Directions
Roll one die, count the dots, and use the flyswatter to “swat” the corresponding numeral. For an added challenge, write numerals 1-12 on one or two pieces of paper. Use two dice with preschoolers and kindergarteners and have them add the two dice together.
Lesson extensions:
- Sutract the lower number on the dice from the higher number
- Write lower case letters on the paper and upper case letters on notecards. Invite your child to turn over a notecard and “swat” the lower case letter that matches the upper case letter
- Provide two pictures that rhyme. Glue one on the paper and one on a notecard. As a notecard is turned over, “swat” a picture that rhymes (e.g.man, pan; hat, cat; box, fox)
This activity helps to reinforce concepts and also practices eye/hand coordination.