Count to 5 forward or back with our caterpillar cutie!
After painting, coloring, cutting and gluing your learners can add crayon detail and track the numbers (write with a single stroke inside the bubble writing) too!
Why not count by 5 when they’re all made and on display too!
This page is in the coloring club library!
This page is in the coloring club library!
To follow up and extend the learning in this activity, here are 3 fast-prep game activities to play with simple classroom equipment.
Caterpillar's Circles
- give each student some counters/math chips
- point to a number on the caterpillar - e.g. 3
- students say the number (numeral recognition)
- students make a group of counters to match (they take 3 counters from their pile and set it apart)
Before and After
- play at the small group table
- each student has their caterpillar for reference
- you call a number and they tell you the number that comes after - e.g. you call 3, they say 4
- challenge them by asking for the number before
- this is a good foundation for early addition and subtraction
Roll and Cover
- play a roll and cover game for numbers 1-6
- find the free game mat HERE