Floating Numbers
Floating Numbers is another favorite of ours that combines counting practice with outdoor summer water play! ️
Scroll through the pictures to see how we play two different versions of this game:
Version 1 is best for children who are just learning to count (roughly ages 2-3)
Version 2 is best for children who are pretty comfortable counting within 10 and are ready to start combining two numbers (roughly age 4+)
The Math:
Counting: Practice counting the dots on the dice
Number Recognition: Match the number counting to the written numeral (1, 2, 3...)
Combine Numbers (v2): Counting the amount two numbers make all together is the foundation for understanding addition
Supplies:
Baby pool or large container of water
Floating object (such as ping pong balls, Legos, or corks) numbered 1 to 12
Set of dice