When children order numeral cards in play, they are exploring the concept of how we order numerals (placing them in a line, in a set position) in a hands-on way. This physical handling of numerals can lead to a deeper understanding of teh order and position of numbers.
Here is a quick math warm up to play with cards you may already have - it will also encourage fluent numeral identification too.
4 in a Row Numbers to 15 Math Warm Up
- print 2 pages of numbers 1-15 from the Number Cards set
- cut one set into cards and use the other as a play mat
- shuffle the cards and place them in a pile face down
- have students flip a card on their turn and find the match
- encourage them to say the number and also identify the numbers before and after (for extra practice)
- cover the number once found
- when the group (or individual student) covers 4 in a row, the warm up is complete
I hope your students love this math activity and it gets them ready for their mini lesson or you whole class lesson.