Number of the Week
is number
7
Can you count to number 7?
How many ways can you find to show your grown-up 7 fingers?- you will need to use both hands this time!!
Can you spot number 7's when you are outdoors on a walk?
Can you put 7 toys in a line?
Check carefully that you have 7 by touching them one at a time and saying a number name in order for each one.
Does it matter which end of the line you start to count? Are there still 7 toys?
Now take some toys away from the line- how many have you got now?
You might like to watch this Numberblocks video all about number 7
Number Game.
This week, have a go at this teddy bear numbers game.
Can you give teddy the right number of cakes to eat?
Click on the teddy bear picture below to get to the game
Rhyme of the Week.
This week's counting rhyme is
'Five Little Men in a Flying Saucer'
Click on the picture of the astronaut below to join in with the rhyme.
Measuring- Height and Length.
This week we are going to think about how
long or short things are, or
tall and short.
Can you use bricks, lego, duplo, books etc. to build a really tall tower?
Careful it doesn't topple over!!
Can you make a really long line of cars, trains, dolls, soft toys etc?
Can you find any objects around your house that are really long, or very short?
Who is the tallest person in your family? Who is the shortest?
Now have a go at playing this game where you have to think carefully about how long, tall or short different objects are. Click on the giraffe picture below to get to the game.
Shape of the Week.
This week, have a think about a triangle.
How many sides does a triangle have?
And how many corners?
Can you spot any objects when you are out and about or around your house that are triangles?