Learn to count from 1 to 20 (PDF)

Counting Activity from 1 to 20 with Playdough: Learning to Count While Having Fun!

Printable PDF Activity to Laminate.

Learning to count is a crucial step for young children. By introducing this activity with playdough, we combine the development of math skills with a sensory and creative approach. Here’s a simple and fun activity idea to teach numbers from 1 to 10 while stimulating children's fine motor skills and imagination.

Objectives of the Activity:

• Learn to count from 1 to 10.
• Recognize numbers.
• Develop fine motor skills by handling playdough.
• Associate quantities with numbers.

Materials Needed:

• Playdough.
• Print the file, laminate, and cut out the cards.
• A tray or a clean surface to work on.

Benefits of This Activity:

• Development of Fine Motor Skills: By modeling the playdough, the child improves the strength and coordination of their fingers, essential for future writing.
• Strengthening Visual and Tactile Memory: By associating each number with a quantity of balls, the child links the symbolism of the number to the actual quantity.
• Concentration and Patience: Recognizing numbers and small quantities requires precision, helping children work on their concentration.

Tips for a Successful Activity:

• Choose a time when the child is calm and ready to work.
• Praise and encourage every success to help build their confidence.
• Invite the child to recreate the numbers multiple times to enhance memorization.

With this playdough counting activity from 1 to 10, the child learns the basics of math while having fun. By using a sensory approach, you help make learning more tangible and engaging. This playful method gently prepares the child to master numbers by associating their shape and quantity.

In This Set:

• 5 pages to print:
  • 1 worksheet.
  • 4 pages of pieces to cut out.

Important:

• This is a digital download.
• No physical item will be sent or shipped.
• This file is for personal use only.
• Reselling is prohibited.
• You may not copy, modify, or share this file.
• Thank you.

What’s Included:

• You will receive a high-resolution PDF file.
• You will get a PDF file to print on A4 paper (210 mm x 297 mm).

What You’ll Need: 👉 Printer.
👉 Laminator.
👉 Scissors.
👉 Playdough.
👉 Cardstock or A4 paper.

How to Download:

• You will receive an automatic email with your download links.
• CLICK and save the files.
• Print, laminate, and assemble.
• Use Adobe Acrobat Reader to open and print the PDF files.
• You cannot download files via the app.

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