#LearningByDearest
Be-leaf it or not, this tree-mendous activity supports children’s fine motor, numeracy, and literacy skills using just a few simple materials!
LEARNING GOALS:
- Letter recognition
- Alphabet sequencing
- Number recognition
- Counting
- Fine motor practice
AGE: 2 – 3 Years Old
TIME: 10 Mins
CATEGORY: Numeracy, Literacy, Motor Skills
MATERIALS:
- Paper
- Markers
- Tape/Glue
INSTRUCTIONS
1
Prepare cut-outs of a tree trunk and at least ten leaves; number the leaves.
2
Have your child stick the cut-out of the tree trunk onto a piece of paper.
3
With your child, recite the numbers they see on each leaf, then have them order the leaves from smallest to largest on the tree.
4
Ask your child to paste the leaves onto the tree.
5
Repeat the activity again but this time use letters instead of numbers to reinforce children’s alphabet sequencing.
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TIPS- Use actual leaves to paste onto the paper tree trunk for an additional sensory twist!
- This activity supports children’s development of cardinality and helps little ones to recognize numbers and letters too!