Craft Stick Count

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Materials

5-10 craft sticks per child

Instructions

1. Sing the following song to the tune of "Frere Jacques." The teacher holds up
three sticks at the beginning of the song.
I have three sticks.
I have three sticks.
Yes I do.
Yes I do.
Anybody else?
Anybody else?
How about you?
How about you?
2. Ask the children to hold up the same amount of sticks at the end of the song.
3. Continue singing the song, using a different amount of sticks each time.
4. This is a great way to help children learn to count with meaning.

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