NUMBER SPINNER – Shape, Colour, SpaceStudents divide a square into 8 parts, colour the parts, cut out numbers and glue them in the spaces to create a number spinner, and then use it to practice number recognition and counting.
Students divide a square into 8 parts, colour the parts, cut out numbers and glue them in the spaces to create a number spinner, and then use it to practice number recognition and counting.
Supplies:
- Rulers
- Plastic Spinners
- Bristol Board - 15.3 cm x 15.3 cm (6" x 6")
- Crayola Markers
- Crayola Scissors
- Crayola Glue Sticks
Steps:
1
- Connect the dots to divide the square into 8 parts.
- Hold the ruler firmly with one hand.
- Draw a line along the edge of the ruler with your other hand.
2
- Attach the spinner.
- Use a marker to colour the spaces.
4
- Glue a number in each space.
5
- Take turns using the spinner to play a counting game with a partner. (Downloads - NumbersDots.pdf)
- spin to get a number
- choose the box that shows how many dots that is
- count the dots - Make up other games you can play using the number spinner.
Subjects:
Language Arts,
Mathematics,
Visual Arts
Grades:
Kindergarten,
Grade 1
