Hello Moms! Today let’s make a interesting educational activity to teach kids to count from 1 to 5 using Apple Tree Counting Activity with Free Printables. This simple activity to enhance your child’s counting skills. Here I added a free printable to make the process even easier! Just download, craft it and play it!
Craft Essentials
- Free Printable (Includes Numbered Tree printable sheet and Apple Cutout Sheet Printable)
- Scissors
- Glue Stick
- Thick Sheet of Paper/Cardboard
- A4 Size Notebook (Optional)
- Velcro Loop & Hook Dot Stickers (Optional)
How to Make Apple Counting Activity With FREE Printables
Download and Print: Begin by downloading the Apple Tree Counting Activity Free Printables by clicking download button given below. Print them on paper.
Cut Out Apples: Use scissors to cut out the apples from the provided cutout sheet.
Make Cutouts Sturdy: Outline the apple cutout shapes on the card sheets using a sketch pen or Marker.
Then, Carefully cut the outlines to make a circular cards.
Paste the apple cutouts onto the card using a glue stick.
Prepare Activity Notebook (Optional): Paste the Numbered Tree printable onto the notebook. Opt for a thick sheet notebook for durability.
Instead, You can also use the cardboard sheets to paste the printable. Else, directly use the printed sheet to do the activity/ print the activity sheet on sturdy paper. Go with your ease of choice.
Attach Velcro Stickers(Optional): Stick the velcro hooks on the Numbered Tree printable and loops on the Apple Cutouts. This will allow the apples to be easily attached and removed from the tree.
How to Play Apple Counting Activity
Preparation: Before diving into the activity, ensure your child is familiar with numbers 1 to 5. Practice counting orally using everyday objects.
Engage in Number Recognition: Once your child is comfortable with oral counting, introduce written numbers. Practice number recognition and counting activities.
Playtime: Invite your child to count the number of apples on each cutout. After counting, ask them to identify the corresponding number on the tree and stick the apple onto it.
What They Learn:
Apple Counting activity goes beyond simple counting. It helps children:
- Develop counting skills
- Recognize numbers
- Enhance problem-solving abilities
Apple Counting Activity Free Printables
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More Counting Games For Kids To Play
1) Number Hunt Around the House: Ask kids to search for items around the house and count them. For example, “Find 5 books” or “Count how many red toys you can find.”
2) Counting Steps: Go for a walk or hike and ask your kid to count the steps you take. You can make it competitive by seeing who can count the most steps.
3) Counting with Dice: Roll a pair of dice and count the dots on each die. Add the numbers together to find the total. You can take turns rolling and counting or play a game where you race to reach a certain total.
4) Counting with Blocks: Build a tower with blocks and count how many blocks you used. Then take turns adding or removing blocks and counting again.
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Count & Build a City using Building Blocks Activity – FREE Printables
5) Counting with Songs: Sing counting songs like “Five Little Ducks” or “Ten in the Bed” together. Encourage kids to count along with the lyrics and use their fingers to keep track.
These games are not only fun but also help develop counting skills in a playful way! Engage your child’s curiosity and creativity with these exciting activities. Happy learning and crafting!