Floating Numbers

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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+)

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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:

  1. Baby pool or large container of water

  2. Floating object (such as ping pong balls, Legos, or corks) numbered 1 to 12

  3. Set of dice