#LearningByDearest
Counting the toppings on a homemade popsicle is a sweet way to teach shapes, colors, and early numeracy principles to your little one!
LEARNING GOALS:
- Counting
- Number recognition
- Shape recognition
- Color identification
AGE: 3 – 4 Years Old
TIME: 10 Mins
CATEGORY: Numeracy, Shapes, Colors
MATERIALS:
- Colored paper
- Pens
- Popsicle sticks
- Tape/Glue
INSTRUCTIONS
1
Create several cut-outs of popsicles and different colored shapes to be used as “popsicle toppings!”
2
Glue a wood stick onto a seperate piece of paper.
3
Have your child paste the popsicle in the middle of the stick. Once they’ve done so, ask them to select some “toppings” and glue them the popsicle.
4
With your child, count the total number of toppings, discuss the shapes they selected and how many colors they see on their popsicle!
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TIPS- Use buttons, beads, and pom poms for the popsicle toppings to add an additional sensory element.
- For advanced learners, ask if your child can create an ABAB or ABBA pattern using their popsicle toppings.