Match picture cards with numerals to practice counting to 5.
Improve Counting Skills with this Four in a Row Game!
Are you looking for a fun way to practice counting to 5 with your students? This simple game will give your students an opportunity to count different sets of items.
To play, players take turns choosing a card. They will count the objects and find a matching number on the game board to cover. Connect 4 squares in a row to win!
Through this activity, students will show they can use their one-to-one correspondence skills to count a group of objects.
Tips for Differentiation + Scaffolding
A team of dedicated, experienced educators created this resource to support your math lessons.
In addition to partner work time, use this counting game to enhance learning through guided math groups or as a fast finisher activity.
If you have a mixture of above and below-level learners, check out these suggestions for keeping students on track with the concepts:
🆘 Support Struggling Students
Help students who need help understanding the concepts by providing a number line for students to refer to when counting.
➕ Challenge Fast Finishers
For students who need a bit of a challenge, encourage them to think of an addition or subtraction sentence that equals the number on their card.
Plan lessons for all ability levels with our 10 Best Scaffolding Strategies!
Easily Prepare This Resource for Your Students
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This resource was created by Lindsey Phillips, a teacher in Michigan and Teach Starter Collaborator.
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