Materials
plastic numbers, 1 to 5 (10" or larger works well)
sand table or tub of sand
10 number cards
10 sand toys such as shovel, pail, sifter, scoop, and so on
Instructions
* Tape a number card on each sand toy.
* Display the sand toys near the sand table so the numbers are showing.
* Bury the five plastic numbers beneath the sand.
What to Do
1. Ask the children to identify the numbers on the sand toys.
2. Explain to the children that there are matching numbers buried in the sand
table. Challenge the children to dig through the sand to find the plastic
numbers.
3. Encourage the children to feel the numbers they find and try to identify them
before they lift them from the sand.
4. Have the children display each number they find beside the sand toy with the
matching number. Congratulate the children as they locate numbers and
match them.
5. Remind the children to hide the numbers in the sand so the table is ready for
other children to use.
Teacher - to - Teacher Tip
* For older children, use numbers 1 to 10 or print a number word on the sand toy
and have the children match numbers with number words.
Assessment
To assess the children's learning, consider the following:
* Can the child identify numbers by touch only?
* Can the child match the number she pulled from
