1. Prepare the desired number of tagboard rectangles with center lines to resemble dominoes. 2. Apply self-adhesive insect stickers or glue insect pictures on each end of the dominoes. 3. Have the children use these dominoes to play the traditional game of dominoes or create their own games by matching identical insects on the dominoes. Teacher - to - Teacher Tip * Laminate the dominoes for durability. Assessment Consider the following: * Do the children show an increase in their ability to use one-to-one correspondence in matching identical insects? * Do children display increased control of the small muscles in their hands, and improved eye-hand coordination? * Do the children show improvement in their ability to play cooperatively with other children?
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