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Beach Ball Number Toss-Fun for Groups
- Activity Type: Hands-On Activity
- Theme: Fun in the Summer Sun
- Learning Center: Math Center
This is a fantastic group activity. Use a sharpie to add numbers (or letters, or names, or shapes) to the beach ball. Toss it to a friend! The child will look and announce which numbers they are touching. Looking for more low cost activity ideas? Check out this post!
Materials & Direction
Materials List:
– Beach ball
– Sharpie marker
Preschool Learning Objectives:
– Number recognition
– Gross motor skills
– Social interaction
Teacher Instructions:
1. Use the sharpie marker to write numbers, letters, shapes, or names on the beach ball.
2. Have the children stand in a circle.
3. Start by tossing the beach ball to one child.
4. The child catching the beach ball will look at the number their hand is touching and announce it out loud.
5. Encourage the child to toss the beach ball to another child in the circle.
6. Repeat the activity, allowing each child the opportunity to catch the ball and announce the number they are touching.
7. Provide guidance and support as needed.
8. Encourage children to take turns and cooperate with one another.
9. Modify the activity by adding different learning elements such as letters, shapes, or names.
10. Have fun and enjoy the group activity!
Teacher Tips for Differentiated Instruction:
– For children who are still learning number recognition, provide visual aids or prompts to help them identify the numbers on the beach ball.
– For children who are more advanced, challenge them to add the numbers they catch or play a math game based on the numbers they touch.
– Encourage teamwork and communication among the children by having them work together to catch and announce the numbers on the beach ball.
