Objective: To learn about the number 8
Book(s):
- Fish, Swish, Splash, Dash! Counting Round and Round by Suse Macdonald
- My Eight Book by Jane Belk Moncure
Music: 8: The Number Eight (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=igncYi9oI54)
Sign Language: Hold the middle finger down with the thumb while holding the index, ring, and pinky fingers up. (https://parentingpatch.com/baby-sign-language-asl-numbers-six-6-to-ten-10/)
Fine Motor Skills:
- Numbers pages 20-21
- CCBS pages 480-485
- BPW pages 241-243
- Pre-K Numbers pages 16-17
- AHT Math pages 69-70
- DK Math pages 8-9
- Tracing Numbers Eight (http://www.education.com/worksheet/article/number-tracing-8-prek/)
- The Number 8 (http://www.education.com/worksheet/article/preschool-math-number-8/)
- The Number Eight (http://www.education.com/worksheet/article/groups-of-8-prek/)
- Learning to Count the Number 8 (http://www.education.com/worksheet/article/number-netting-8/)
Craft/Activity: Eye 8s
Materials
- Number 8 template (http://www.softschools.com/handwriting/numbers/number_8_worksheets/printnumber_8_color_worksheet_1_2.html)
- Blank paper
- Inkers
- Black marker
Directions
- Print the number 8 template onto the blank paper.
- Stamp each number 8 with eight ink circles.
- Draw a small black circle in the center of each ink circle to form eyes.
Optional: Set the finished 8 craft aside to bind into a book at the end of the number lesson.
Cutting Practice: Cut page 21
References
At- Home Tutor: Math, PreK. 2014. Evan-Moor. ISBN 978-1-61368-979-0
Big Preschool Workbook (P). 2014. School Zone Publishing Company. ISBN 978-0887431456
Comprehensive Curriculum of Basic Skills (Grade P). 2011. American Education Publishing. ISBN 978-1-60996-328-6
DK Workbooks: Math, Pre-K. 2014. DK Publishing. ISBN 978-1-4654-1731-2
Let’s Learn Numbers (2+). 2011. Spectrum Early Years. ISBN 978-1-60996-203-6
Let’s Learn to Cut (2+). 2011. Spectrum Early Years. ISBN 978-1-60996-206-7
Pre-K Numbers 1-12 Learning Aid Workbook. 2014. Let’s Grow Smart. ISBN 978-1-4530-7689-7
Image Credits
Number 8 Preschool Activities © 2015 Heather Johnson