Numbers & math
KindergartenComparing More and Fewer without Guessing by Size
Compare two collections by matching or counting their objects, even when one group uses larger pieces or takes up more space.
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Numbers & math · Kindergarten. Practical activities for children ages 5–6: letters, counting, shapes, colors, science, and social learning, with examples and tips for parents.
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KindergartenMaking Five in Different Ways
Explore the parts of five with two groups of objects, record each combination, and check that the total remains five.
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Numbers & math
KindergartenMaking Ten with a Homemade Ten-Frame
Build a ten-frame, fill it with counters, and explore the pairs of numbers that make ten using visual and written checks.
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Numbers & math
KindergartenAddition Stories with Toy Animals
Act out addition stories with toy animals, connect the groups and total to an equation, and check what changes when a story changes.
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KindergartenSubtraction as Taking Away with Paper Leaves
Model subtraction by removing paper leaves, counting what remains, and matching each part of the story to a number sentence.
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Numbers & math
KindergartenOrdering Numbers from Smallest to Largest
Order a small set of numbers from least to greatest using objects, a number line, and checks for common ordering errors.
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Numbers & math
KindergartenFinding a Missing Number in a Counting Path
Find and check a missing number in a counting path by identifying the step rule and comparing both neighboring positions.
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