Holiday Counting Magic in Our Early Math Class!
The holiday season brings so many fantastic opportunities for playful math learning! This week, The Bunnies dove into counting activities that brought festive cheer to our number practice. We can't resist cookies on a baking sheet.
*Activity from KinderbyKim
One of our most magical moments was using candy canes to form numbers in "snow." Observing the children shape these sweet treats into digits while developing their number formation skills was delightful. The sensory experience of working with the pretend snow added an extra layer of engagement, making everyone eager to participate.
Our classroom transformed into a winter wonderland during our wreath hunt! Students excitedly searched for hidden wreaths around the room, practicing their counting skills and number writing as they discovered each one. The combination of movement and mathematics kept everyone active and learning.
The highlight of our week was our giant Santa game, in which students rolled dice and used colorful pom-poms as a group activity. The excitement was contagious as children took turns rolling, counting, and adding their pom-poms to Santa. This collaborative approach to counting practice created terrific opportunities for peer learning and celebration.
We've also been exploring counting through our new favorite book, "Chicka, Chicka, Ho, Ho, Ho!" The rhythmic text has become a classroom favorite, and we find ourselves counting along with the story each time we read it. We cut out shapes to decorate our trees.
*Activity by KinderbyKim
The holidays provide endless opportunities for counting practice - from tallying ornaments on our classroom tree to counting the candles in our decorations. These authentic counting experiences help make mathematics meaningful and memorable for our young learners.
Watching our students light up as they discover numbers through these festive activities reminds us that math learning can be joyful and effective when woven naturally into holiday celebrations.
Happy Holiday Counting!
