Materials:
Plates or containers and 11 rocks or other small objects
Try It Out:
- Place 3 plates (1 with 1 rock, 2 with 5 rocks each) in front of your child.
- Point to 1 of the plates with 5 rocks and say, “Can you find the plate that is the same as this one?”
- If your child points to the correct plate, say, “That’s right. These 2 plates are the same. They have the same number of rocks.”
- If your child points to the incorrect plate, say, “Let’s try again,” and help him find the correct plate.
- Continue playing this game, using different numbers of rocks on the plates, making sure that 2 of the plates are the same each time.
- If your child has difficulty finding the plates that are the same, try using smaller numbers of rocks on the plates.
Making the Most of this Activity:
Try this activity using different objects, such as snacks at mealtime or clothing items during dressing.
Reflect:
Could your child find the plates with the same number of rocks? If not, he may not be ready for this activity. Focus on plates filled with 1 or 2 rocks as a first step and add more rocks later.
