String Number Line
Activity, Stage 2 – Counting up to 10
In addition to having a paper number line on a wall, create a number line using a piece of string. Tie or clip a section of string between two objects. Use paper clips to attach sliding Number Cards from 0 to 10 along the string in order.
Ideas to explore
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In addition to exploring these ideas, you and your child will probably discover many more.
- Switch two numbers and have your child find the mistake.
- Leave out a number and have your child find which one is missing.
- Practice adding. To do 4 + 2, slide over the first 4 numbers and then slide the next 2.
- Practice subtracting. To do 6 – 2, slide 6 cards to the left, then slide 2 of those to the right.