It's Numbers Week! Another fun week of toddler activities - this time with a numbers theme. This is part of our weekly activity guide series to teach toddlers in a fun and play based way.
Each day we have a book to read (or a read aloud to watch if you don't have a copy, a song or dance to enjoy and 2-3 themed activities.
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Catch up on last week's PLANES theme HERE or you can find all of our previous topics HERE.
NUMBERS- Day 1
Book: The Very Cold, Freezing, No-Number Day
What happens when all the numbers are frozen?
Available on Amazon HERE or Watch a Read Aloud HERE.
Song/Dance: 5 Little Joeys
Join the Wiggles as they pretend to be Joeys jumping on the bed!
Let's keep it simple with some fun number coloring. You can get these FREE Number Coloring Sheets HERE.
Outdoor Activity - Go on a Number Hunt
It's time to get outside and take a walk. The mission....find numbers in the community. You can make this more fun with a prop magnifying glass.
Numbers can be found...
- on mailboxes
- street signs
- speed limit signs
- shop fronts
- car registration plates
- bus stops
- phone numbers on advertisements
and so many more places! What numbers can you find?
NUMBERS - Day 2
Book: 1,2,3 Peas
1,2,3 Peas!
Available on Amazon HERE or watch a Read Aloud HERE.
Song/Dance: Zoom, Zoom, Zoom
Count down from 10 as you prepare to zoom to the moon!
Sensory Play - Number Sensory Bin
This is an EASY sensory bin - all you need is a set of foam numbers and add them to whatever sensory base you like - rice, water, sand, pasta - whatever you have.
You can even add these to your nightly bath!
Some ways to play with this number sensory bin.
- As your child picks out a number ask them (or tell them) what the number is
- Ask if they can find the number 3
- If they pull out the number 6 see if they can count to 6 with you.
Relaxation Time - Counting Breaths with Cosmic Yoga
Let's slow it down with some counting & breathing exercises - especially for kids!
NUMBERS - Day 3
Book: Count to Ten With a Mouse
One of my daughters favorite books! Such a cute number book.
Available on Amazon HERE or Watch a Read Aloud HERE.
Song/Dance: Dr Knickerbocker Number Nine
Dance along to an old classic...
Fine Motor - Number Playdough Mats
Print out our FREE black and white number playdough mats HERE.
Can you make the number, the word and the right amount of playdough balls?
Learning Activity - Counting with Bowls & Pom Poms
This is a simple counting activity from Click, Pray, Love. Get out plastic bowls and pom poms and count them out! You could use blocks if you don't have pom poms.
NUMBERS - Day 4
Book: Bear Counts
A fun number themed book from the Author of Bear Snores On.
Available on Amazon HERE or Watch a Read Aloud HERE.
Song/Dance: Count to 20 and workout!
If you need them to burn some energy, this is the perfect song & dance!
Sensory Play - Salt Writing
Have you tried a salt tray before (you can also use sand or rice for a similar effect). Place the salt over a flat tray and then practice 'writing' numbers. You could use our number tracing cards as a guide.
NUMBERS - Day 5
Book: Ten Little Dinosaurs
There is a whole range of these Ten Little... books so you can pick a topic that your child loves! See the full range HERE.
Available on Amazon HERE or watch a read aloud HERE.
Song/Dance - Five Little Speckled Frogs
Painting - QTip Number Painting
This easy Q-tip number painting activity from Toddlers at Play is such an easy one to set up.
Game - Number Scavenger Hunt!
Print out our FREE Number Scavenger Hunt (free this week only). Hide the numbers in a sensory bin or around the house and have your toddler find them. Get your copy HERE.
Looking to continue your NUMBER activities? Get our HUGE Number Printable Bundle ON SALE HERE.
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Summer Tddler Weekly Activity Plan
Winter Toddler Weekly Activity Plan
