5 Jungle Math Activities To Explore In A Preschool Classroom
Math is an important subject that every child needs to learn. At a young age, children are like sponges and can absorb information quickly. This is why it’s crucial to introduce math concepts early on. Preschool is an ideal time to introduce math concepts to kids. In this blog, we will explore 5 Jungle Math Activities that you can use to teach young children essential math concepts in a fun and engaging way.
Activities In Math
Jungle Math Games
This activity is excellent for teaching children counting skills. Place different jungle animals in front of the children and ask them to count how many there are. To make the activity more engaging, create counting mats with numbers for children to place the corresponding number of animals on. For example, if the mat reads “3,” children place three animals on that mat.
Jungle Counting
In this activity, children practice counting monkeys up to the number three. Get the Monkey counting worksheet here. Children will count the monkeys and then glue the correct number onto the corresponding numeral. This activity is fun for teaching children one-to-one correspondence.
“Five Little Monkeys” Poem
The Five Little Monkeys Poem is a great way to teach children counting skills. The poem goes, “Five little monkeys swinging in a tree, teasing Mr. Alligator: You Can’t Find Me! Along Comes Mr. Alligator, as quiet as can be, and snap that monkey right out of that tree!'” The children can act out this fun little poem, making it a fun and engaging way to learn numbers and counting. Find the printable activity here.
Jungle Activity Ideas
Create or grab this worksheet with jungle animals and numbers on them. Children will count the number of animals and use a dot marker to put a dot on the corresponding number. This activity is great for teaching children number recognition and counting.
Jungle Counting Book
Create a book with different jungle animals and numbers. The book can be read to the children or can be used as a reference tool for the children. Let the children create the book themselves. This activity helps children with number recognition and counting.
Jungle Math Activities For Preschoolers
There are many fun and engaging ways to teach young children math concepts. Using jungle animals is a great way to make math learning fun and exciting. With these 5 Jungle Math Activities, preschool teachers and childcare providers can teach children counting, number recognition, and one-to-one correspondence fun and engagingly. These activities are an excellent way to set children on the path to a love of learning and a solid foundation in math concepts.
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Jungle Classroom Theme
A jungle theme in a preschool or daycare classroom can be an exciting and enriching experience for young learners. Head to our Jungle Classroom Theme main page for more engaging and fun jungle classroom ideas.
