Birthday Cake and Candles Number Sense Activity | Number Recognition and Counting

Introduce a fun and interactive way to teach number recognition and counting with the Birthday Cake and Candles Number Sense Activity! This engaging resource helps children develop essential math skills through a delightful and hands-on approach.

What’s Included:

• Birthday Cakes: Each cake features a number from 1 to 10, providing a clear visual reference for number recognition.
• Candles: Each candle displays various number representations, including fingers, ten frames, tally marks, and stars, offering diverse ways to understand each number.

How to Prepare:

• Print and Laminate: Print the birthday cakes and candles, then laminate them for added durability.
• Cut Out: Carefully cut out all the pieces.
• Optional Velcro: Attach transparent Velcro to each candle for easy placement on the cake.

Activity Instructions:

• Start Simple: Begin with a few numbers and gradually introduce more as children gain confidence.
• Match the Numbers: Children will match the number representation on each birthday candle to the corresponding cake.

Additional Ideas:

• Fine Motor Building: Glue the candles onto clothes pegs or pins to create a fine motor activity where children clip the candles onto the correct cakes.
• Real Candles: Provide real candles for children to count and place on the cakes for an extra hands-on counting experience.
• Versatile Play: Ideal for classroom centers, small group activities, or home learning environments.

Perfect for making number learning enjoyable and effective! The Birthday Cake and Candles Number Sense Activity adds a touch of fun to your educational toolkit!

Happy Teaching! 🙂

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