Make a set of number ladybirds, add in some stickers and have some counting fun.
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Taking a child’s passion and using it to practise a new skill works really well. I know a child who *loves* stickers – that simple process of peel and stick, peel and stick, gives them immense satisfaction! So I thought I’d use this in a different way to help us work on our counting too. Ladybirds with spots lend themselves to counting games really well, and sticker dots are inexpensive and easy to get hold of.
To start your ladybird counting, first make your ladybirds.
- Cut out some ladybird shapes from card.
- Write on them numbers one to ten.
- Let the children lose with the stickers – putting the right number of spots on each ladybird.
Here are some of the ideas we played:
- Can you find the ladybird with a number one?
- Can you add the right number of stickers to match the number?
- Which ladybird has got the most stickers?
- Can you line up the ladybirds from one to ten, or from ten to one.
- This ladybird has two spots – can you find a ladybird with one spot more?
- How old are you? Can you find a ladybird with the same number of spots?
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I love these prompts and ideas for play. We might try this but with basketball stickers instead and maybe some hoops. The boys are really in to Bball right now.
I love this idea – My junior needs to practice his number recognition and this will be lots of fun.
Love it! Math with lady bugs! How fun, and very clever! Thanks for sharing with For the Kids Fridays!
Cute idea I like it. This is a good idea using ladybirds and stickers help young children with counting.