Sick Teddy Counting Activity

Make learning numbers a fun and engaging experience with our Sick Teddy Counting Activity! This adorable, hands-on activity is ideal for preschool and kindergarten students to practice counting and number recognition through interactive and playful learning.

Features:

• Teddy Bear Picture: An adorable teddy bear graphic with empty spots numbered 1 to 10 for children to match with the corresponding number of dots on the bandages.
• Bandages: Brightly colored bandages with dots representing numbers from 1 to 10, helping children visualize quantities associated with each number.

How to Use:

• Preparation: Print the teddy bear picture and bandages from the included pages. Laminate them for durability, then cut out each piece.
• Activity: Children will count the dots on each bandage and place them on the corresponding numbered spot on the teddy to “cure” it. This reinforces counting skills and number recognition in a fun and engaging way.
• Additional Counting Activity: Fill a sensory bin with items such as rice, beans, or sand, and hide the numbered bandages inside. Children can dig through the sensory bin to find the bandages. They will count the dots on each one, and place them on the correct number on the teddy bear. This sensory activity adds a tactile element to counting, making it more engaging for different learning styles.

Educational Benefits:

• Number Recognition: Helps children identify and match numbers with quantities, laying the groundwork for early math skills.
• Counting Practice: Promotes counting from 1 to 10, enhancing numerical fluency.
• Fine Motor Development: Handling the bandages and placing them on the teddy bear improves fine motor skills and hand-eye coordination.

Dramatic Play Integration:

Incorporate the Sick Teddy Counting Activity into a dramatic play area where children can pretend to be veterinarians or doctors. Create a “Teddy Bear Hospital” where children diagnose and “treat” their sick teddy bears by finding the correct bandages. This encourages imaginative play while also reinforcing number recognition and counting skills.

Add some excitement to your classroom with the Sick Teddy Counting Activity, and watch your students learn numbers in a fun and interactive way!

Happy Teaching 🙂

IMPORTANT: This resource is included in the Community Helpers Preschool Centers. Do not purchase this resource if you have previously bought the packet as you already own it!