Matching numerals and number sets, Fishing Game

The novelty of going "fishing" makes this a good vehicle for teaching numerals and number sets.

Objectives

Children ages 4 ½-5 years can match numeral with number set up to 1 Cog. IIIC
recognize numerals Cog. I
and they can count to ten and answer how many Cog. IIIC
Children ages 5-6 can write their name and ages 4 can trace their name FM II
All children participating will be able to understand the concept of magnetism and learn eye-hand coordination.

Materials

Wooden or cardboard numerals; Number-set cards* each with a paper clip; fishing poles (2' bamboo plant stakes are great) with wire and magnets on ends; large blank chart pinned on the wall.

Procedures

1. Have children stand behind a barrier for purposes of fishing. Let them choose numerals from a bag.

2. When they have chosen numerals, ask them to fish for the corresponding number set.

3. When they have matched correctly the numeral and number sets, ask them to write their names on the chart and put X after their names.

4. Repeat many times helping younger children count sets and recognize numerals. Each child puts an X after his/her name each time (s)he matches a numeral and number.

5. When the fishing is over, have them count up the number of X's they have.