12/10/2025
There is so much to love about this small clip of a hands-on “worksheet”process! Being a balanced and blended play-based and academically-focused preschool, we choose our academic time really intentionally. This showcases what we mean by that—there is movement involved, hands cross the body, there is order and process but it’s so much more than a worksheet. It’s LAYERED learning. Scaffolding is happening here. In this activity, students match numbered sticks to numbers on a worksheet, then count and move coins from one basket to another to match each number—all the way up to eight! Plus, we are also learning about Hanukkah for our multicultural traditions and holidays all December long!
Why it matters:
• 🧠 Builds number sense: Children connect written numerals with quantities they can see and touch.
• ✋ Strengthens fine-motor skills: Pinching, grasping, and transferring coins supports hand-eye coordination and finger strength for early writing.
• 💬 Encourages math language: Teachers can prompt children to use words like more, less, equal, and count again—helping develop early math vocabulary.
• 💡 Supports concentration and sequencing: Students must follow multi-step directions, stay focused, and complete tasks in order.
• ❤️ Boosts confidence through success: Each completed number gives an immediate sense of accomplishment, reinforcing persistence and self-esteem.
Hands-on counting experiences like this turn abstract numbers into something children can see, feel, and understand!
