Review

Counting and sense of touch activitiy

Instructions

Ask the child to count aloud while touching five objects of their choosing (desk, couch, chair, magazine, cup, etc.) For example, when touching a desk the child says one, when touching a couch the child says two, touching a chair the child says three, touching a magazine the child says four and touching a cup the child says five
Review by with asking the child to touch one object, then two objects, three objects, four objects, etc.

Simplify

Begin with touching only two objects for the child to count.

Extend

Turn this activity into a memory game by having the adult touch three objects. Next, the child touches the objects in the same order. Now try four objects and let the child touch the objects in the same order. Proceed with five objects or more until child is unable to recall the order of the objects. Remember to end the game with a series of touching objects that the child is able to remember.

QUESTIONS FOR CHILD

Share with me five things you ate today.

What is a favorite thing you love to touch and why?

Materials

various objects of child's choosing

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Curriculum Plan Resources

Skills Focus

Shape - Star
Color - Purple
Number - Review
Alphabet Letters - S, V
Senses - Touch
Character Trait - Respect
Target Words - Hot, Soft, Above, Below

Monthly Proverb

Scottish-He that is wise can make a friend of a foe

Did You Know?

"The foundations of social competence that are developed in the first five years are linked to emotional well-being and affect a child’s later ability to functionally adapt in school and to form successful relationships throughout life." National Scientific Council on the Developing Child