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| Topic        = Math
| Topic        = Math
| Subtopic      = Numbers 0-10
| Subtopic      = Numbers 0-10
| image        = [[File:Sandpaper_Numerals_3.JPG|320px]]
| image        = [[File:Sandpaper Numerals 8.JPG|320px]]
| Level        = [[Primary]]
| Level        = [[Primary]]
| Age          = 3 - 4
| Age          = 3 - 4
| Preqs        = [[Touch Boards]] <br> [[Number Rods]]
| Preqs        = [[Touch Boards]] <br> [[Number Rods]]
| Materials    =  
| Materials    = set of sandpaper numerals
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This activity teaches the child the symbols for and names of the numbers 0-9.  It also indirectly prepares the child to write the numerals.
This activity teaches the child the symbols for and names of the numbers 0-9.  It also indirectly prepares the child to write the numerals.
== Presentation ==
== Presentation ==
# Take the box of sandpaper numerals to a mat or table.  Place it in the upper right corner.
# Take the box of sandpaper numerals to a mat or table.  Place it in the upper right corner.
#:[[Image:Sandpaper Numerals 1.JPG|200 px|center]]
#:[[Image:Sandpaper Numerals 1.JPG|300 px]]
# Remove the first three sandpaper numerals.
# Remove the first three sandpaper numerals and place them face-down in the upper right corner.
#:[[Image:Sandpaper Numerals 2.JPG|200 px|center]]
#:[[Image:Sandpaper Numerals 2.JPG|300 px]]
# Take the first and trace it.  "One."  Give the child a turn.
# Take the first and trace it.  "One."  Give the child a turn.
#:[[Image:Sandpaper Numerals 3.JPG|200 px|center]]
#:[[Image:Sandpaper Numerals 3.JPG|300 px]]
# Move the 1 out of the way.  Then trace the 2.
#:[[Image:Sandpaper Numerals 4.JPG|300 px]]
# Move the 2 out of the way and trace the 3.
#:[[Image:Sandpaper Numerals 5.JPG|300 px]]
# Allow the child to trace the numerals.
#:[[Image:Sandpaper Numerals 7.JPG|250 px]] [[Image:Sandpaper Numerals 8.JPG|250 px]] [[Image:Sandpaper Numerals 9.JPG|250 px]]
# Lay out out all three numerals (mix up the order occasionally) and do a three period lesson.
#:[[Image:Sandpaper Numerals 6.JPG|300 px]]
# When the child know the first three numerals well, teach the others in the same way.


==Purpose==
==Purpose==
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5. Preparation for writing numbers
5. Preparation for writing numbers


== '''Control of Error''' ==
==Control of Error==
Tactile and visual
Tactile and visual
 
'''Age'''
3-4 years old


== Material ==
== Material ==
A box containing sandpaper numerals from 0 to 9. They are arranged in sequence with the zero at the end.
A box containing sandpaper numerals from 0 to 9. They are arranged in sequence with the zero at the end.

Revision as of 17:07, 21 September 2013

Sandpaper Numerals
Math - Numbers 0-10
Sandpaper Numerals 8.JPG
LevelPrimary
Age3 - 4
PrerequisitesTouch Boards
Number Rods
Materialsset of sandpaper numerals

This activity teaches the child the symbols for and names of the numbers 0-9. It also indirectly prepares the child to write the numerals.

Presentation

  1. Take the box of sandpaper numerals to a mat or table. Place it in the upper right corner.
    Sandpaper Numerals 1.JPG
  2. Remove the first three sandpaper numerals and place them face-down in the upper right corner.
    Sandpaper Numerals 2.JPG
  3. Take the first and trace it. "One." Give the child a turn.
    Sandpaper Numerals 3.JPG
  4. Move the 1 out of the way. Then trace the 2.
    Sandpaper Numerals 4.JPG
  5. Move the 2 out of the way and trace the 3.
    Sandpaper Numerals 5.JPG
  6. Allow the child to trace the numerals.
    Sandpaper Numerals 7.JPG Sandpaper Numerals 8.JPG Sandpaper Numerals 9.JPG
  7. Lay out out all three numerals (mix up the order occasionally) and do a three period lesson.
    Sandpaper Numerals 6.JPG
  8. When the child know the first three numerals well, teach the others in the same way.

Purpose

Direct Aim: 1. To give the child a sensorial impression of the form of the symbol that corresponds to the quality. 2. To show the succession of numbers 3. To show base 10 4. Recognition of numerals 0-9 5. Preparation for writing numbers

Control of Error

Tactile and visual

Material

A box containing sandpaper numerals from 0 to 9. They are arranged in sequence with the zero at the end.