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Making a Number Roll for Learning

June 30, 2013 by Kate 20 Comments

A week or so ago I’d posted about a great tool that children could use for learning words.  It is since then that I’ve felt inspired to take it further and share with you another learning tool but this time it focuses on number.

This number roll teaches children about the different ways a number can be identified or represented. 
 

As you can see, this number roll requires children to do a match up. I designed this one to focus on numbers up to 6, however, this teaching tool can be as flexible as you like and suit your own child’s ability and level of understanding. Children simply need to turn the rolls to match a drawn digit with the number of dots (for subitising) and the number name in the written form, which they are required to read.

 
You will need – 
  • Cardboard tubing (toilet roll or from wrapping paper)
  • Scissors
  • Coloured pens

Method

Simply begin by cutting one tube into 3cm pieces and slide them over another longer length of tubing. Draw an arrow to identify where the child is to match along and begin writing and drawing your numbers. I personally think that the order I have made is the best for learning but it’s personal choice. 

 

It’s a great tool that children can use to help develop their understanding of number. Be sure to give it a go today. 

 

In case you missed it, here are rolls that focus on making words. Great fun for kids to use. 

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Comments

  1. Montessori Kolín says

    June 30, 2013 at 12:39 pm

    Thanks a lot for this nice idea 🙂

    Reply
    • Kate Lloyd says

      July 8, 2013 at 3:08 am

      You are absolutely welcome Montessori Kolin. I hope you find it helpful.

      Reply
  2. Sarah Lashbrook says

    July 1, 2013 at 5:59 pm

    I love the possibilities with this project – so many skills that these can be modified for! Cool!

    Reply
    • Kate Lloyd says

      July 8, 2013 at 3:09 am

      Exactly Sarah! I love it for that reason too. Such a flexible learning tool for kids.
      Thank you so kindly for commenting. 🙂

      Reply
  3. Suzie's Home Education Ideas says

    July 1, 2013 at 11:25 pm

    Love these ideas Kate! Thanks for sharing them.

    Reply
    • Kate Lloyd says

      July 8, 2013 at 3:09 am

      You are very welcome Suzie. It was really fun to make actually.
      Thanks for taking the time to comment. 🙂

      Reply
  4. Carrie says

    July 4, 2013 at 4:39 pm

    What a great idea!! Thank you for sharing at Sharing Saturday!

    Reply
    • Kate Lloyd says

      July 8, 2013 at 3:10 am

      My pleasure. I love Sharing Saturday!!
      Thanks for your message.

      Reply
  5. katepickle says

    July 5, 2013 at 4:29 am

    Now this is a nifty idea!

    Reply
    • Kate Lloyd says

      July 8, 2013 at 3:10 am

      Thanks Kate. My head races to think of the various possibilities!
      I appreciate your comment. 🙂

      Reply
  6. Rez P says

    July 5, 2013 at 7:58 am

    You are one clever chick Kate 🙂
    Thanks for this, we’re working on numbers so this will be a great help

    Reply
    • Kate Lloyd says

      July 8, 2013 at 3:11 am

      Oh I’m so glad you find this idea helpful. I try my best. LOL
      Thanks for your comment Rez. 🙂

      Reply
  7. Ne Kar Liew says

    July 9, 2013 at 4:05 pm

    Thanks for sharing~Hope to see more ideas from you:)

    Reply
  8. Ness @ One Perfect Day says

    July 10, 2013 at 1:45 pm

    This is such a wonderful idea. I’m thrilled to be featuring it on my blog this week. Thanks for linking up with Tuesday Tots!

    Reply
  9. Bonnie says

    July 29, 2013 at 12:35 am

    I loved this idea. Keep the ideas coming!!!

    Reply
  10. Mirella @ Education Equals says

    July 30, 2013 at 3:53 am

    I really love this idea. Because this is simple and easy to create, it makes it all the most accessible. I’ll definitely share this one with my readers 🙂

    Reply
  11. silvia says

    January 5, 2014 at 10:48 am

    Muy buena idea. Gracias!!

    Reply
  12. silvia says

    January 5, 2014 at 10:51 am

    muchas gracias!

    Reply
  13. Alyssa says

    April 26, 2014 at 7:30 am

    What a great idea using just a few simple ideas! I just wanted to let you know that I am linking to this post at Simply Creative Kids on 4/25 if you don’t mind.

    Reply

Trackbacks

  1. Word Rolls - Laughing Kids Learn says:
    January 21, 2015 at 10:36 pm

    […] LEARNING TASKS Here are some ways you and your child can use these word rolls.  Reading and finding words in isolation “Please use the word roll and write as many words as you can on the note pad”.   Dictionary skills “Choose three words and find them in the dictionary. What do they mean?”    Writing  “Write a story that includes as many words on the word roll as you can”.    Counting “Which word has the most/least number of letters?”    Alphabetically listing words “Write the words alphabetically”.   ______________   You can also use this approach to teach number! Check out this post on making numbers.Number Roll […]

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