You know when you're learning something new, you just have to write it down everywhere you go? Children do the exact same thing. Learning letters of the their name means writing their name everywhere they go; in the sand, in the mud, with sticks etc. Ever realize they can do the same with learning numbers too?
Earlier, we talked about how children can represent numbers using different objects and items found outside, at home, in the classroom etc., but what about using natural materials as a canvas instead of paper? Try setting up a sand area, and place a few brushes inside along with a number.
Children can practice writing numbers in the sand, mud, anywhere they please. Now, add in some beads. They can choose to make a number using the beads separately, they can also use the beads and sand and make a number i.e.; 1 in beads, 0 in sand etc. Now give them materials and ask how many ways can they write a number using different materials. The more they can make, the more they will familiarize themselves with the numbers. One can extend this activity by creating sand paper numbers. Using the texture, children can close their eyes tracing the shape of the number. By receptively doing this, they become familiar with the shape and outline helping them learn numbers.
Resource links
http://lemonlimeadventures.com/10-sensational-sand-play-ideas/
http://www.pequeocio.com/aprender-numeros-montessori-ideas-caseras/?utm_source=Pequeocio+Newsletter&utm_campaign=a508d965a4-RSS_EMAIL_CAMPAIGN&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_3f70684ed9-a508d965a4-388827949
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