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Making a Number Roll for Learning

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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

  13. Alyssa says

    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.

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  1. […] 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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