Paper Airplane

This project needs little preparation and is a way of attracting a lot of children for work in receptive language and math skills.

Objectives

Children ages 4 ½-5 years will be able to match corresponding numeral to number set Cog. IIIC
write numbers 1-5 FM III
and they will be able to count to 5 and remember the amount Cog. IIIC
Children ages 3-4 years will be able to trace numbers FM III
and ages 2 ½-4 will be able to discriminate prepositions ("in", "on", "under", "off", "above") Lang. IA

Materials

8x11" heavy paper; felt pens.

Procedures

1. Give each child a piece of paper with folding outline drawn and a series of dots in number sets.

2. The kids decode the message by counting the dots in the number set and writing the corresponding numerals next to it.

3. When they are finished with decoding each number set, they can have their airplanes folded up by the teacher. Some children can help in folding along lines. Staple or tape the bottom for a sturdier plane.

4. The children can also color the airplanes when they are finished decoding.

5. Younger children can count the dots and trace the numeral. Numerals could be written on their planes for them to draw in corresponding number sets.

6. For older children, make dot equation (see illustration). They can fill in numerals and solve equation.

7. Make sure there is a good open space for flying planes as each child finishes making one. Sometimes challenges can be set up to help develop control and accuracy in flying the planes. Fly planes to each other, under the board, through the hoop, over the arm, etc.