Hole-Punch Counting Practice (Preschool, Kindergarten)
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Age: Preschool, Kindergarten
Materials:
Objectives:
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Hole-Punch Counting Practice (Preschool, Kindergarten)
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CDA Competency Standards:
- 11.4.2a Activities and materials encourage children of varying abilities to develop their small muscles
- Individual fine motor skills are encouraged through a variety of developmentally appropriate materials and activities
- 11.5.2a Materials and equipment stimulate children’s thinking and problem-solving
- Materials and equipment provide a variety of opportunities for cognitive development
Procedure:
- Place colored paper sheets and hole punch on a shallow tray.
- Give children a demonstration and explanation of the materials and how to punch the desired number of holes on the paper, indicated by the written number on the paper. Be sure to explain the purpose of this activity, which is to strengthen their fine-motor skills and to practice and apply their counting skills and number recognition.
- Place the tray with contents on an appropriate shelf in your classroom for students to use independently.
Assessment:
- Observe and record any improvement in the child’s fine-motor skills when using the hole punch
- Observe and record the child’s counting skills and number recognition skills
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For Future Reference
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