Materials
bulletin board paper
paint in various colors
paintbrushes
newspaper
set of number cards
Instructions
Make a grid from bulletin board paper with 10 rows and 12 columns with 6"
squares.
* In the first column on the left side, write numbers 1 to 10.
* Spread newspaper to cover the surface and floor area.
What to Do
1. Spread the grid out on the rug or tack it to a bulletin board.
2. Ask a child to read the first number on the first row (one). Ask how many
handprints should go on this row (one).
3. Ask the children, "How many more handprints should go on this row?" If they
can't tell you, explain that no more handprints should go there, because the
number 1 means one handprint.
4. Ask another child to read the number in the next row (two), and ask her to tell
you how many handprints should go on that row. Paint the child's hand with
the color of her choice, and press it carefully in the square next to the number
two.
5. Continue until all the numbers have the correct number of handprints.
6. Extend the children's learning by talking about the chart. Ask a child to point to
a number and choose that number of friends to hold hands.
7. Display the chart on a bulletin board or wall.
Assessment
To assess the children's learning, consider the following:
* Do the children understand the concept of zero?
* Can the children count all of the handprints on the chart?
