Hands on Maths – 3 Fun Ways to learn Number Association

Number association is an important skill that needs to be mastered,before the child can learn other basic maths operations such as addition ,subtraction etc.

1.Counting through hop scotch and blocks.
Needed:
Hopscotch board
blocks

I made this simple hopscotch board using tape to work on number association.
Nothing works more effective than when you engage the child’s entire body .

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2.Number association board:
Needed:
Cardboard,
Pebbles,
chart paper

Create this simple board.
The child now places the correct number of pebbles for each number.

alternative:

I had this plastic box from my child’s finger painting kit which I converted to work on number association.You can use this with younger children to learn small quantities.

3.Number wheels:
Needed:
Cardboard,
Stickers
Cloth spins

Create the number wheels using cardboard and some fun stickers.
Number the clothspins.
Your child is now ready to play number association
Number wheels are also fun busy bag idea,which are handy to carry when you are traveling