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At creation, this counting file folder game was a bit advanced for my son to do unassisted, but in a few months or so, he will probably be able to go at it alone. For now, I can work with him on it. He can count a bit by himself, but we can continue to develop his one-to-one correspondence through this activity.
Materials I used:
file folder (I painted it with blue glitter watercolor)
multicolored paper
large sequins
number stickers
hook-n-loop circles
laminator
I didn’t take any step-by-step shots because it’s fairly straight forward. AND I was totally in the zone and didn’t even think of it!
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| octopus body made out of colored paper and glued onto file folder |
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| sequins glued onto the tentacle strips then laminated |
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| hook-n-loop to attach tentacles to appropriate numbers ((I usually put the fuzzy side on the removable pieces so they don’t stick to the couch)) |
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| envelope laminated onto the outside to store pieces |
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Such a great idea! We posted this on our site with your url.
This is a great idea! When Rhett get's a little older I'm totally making this with him! You are such a creative mom. 🙂
Thanks for linking to Crafts for Under Twenty Somethings! Loved the idea!
Melanie
bearrabbitbear.blogspot.com
Love this
Hello! I just found your blog and I really love your work! This is an excellent activity! I will definately do it with my class!
I stumbled across this on Pinterest and I had to make it almost immediately! I put magnet strips on the back of everything so it has a home on the fridge. Thanks for the great idea – my 4 year old loves it! 🙂
I love this! I found it in a post that linked to your blog! Wonderful!
Great idea and love how it's all self contained. Just pinned! Vicky from http://www.messforless.net