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Number Matchup

Here are instructions for a matching game for preschoolers, using numbers and objects.
By: Trish Kuffner, author of The Preschooler's Busy Book

Number Matchup


Materials

  • Index cards
  • Pen or marker
  • Old magazines (optional)
  • Scissors (optional)
  • Glue (optional)

Directions

  1. Make up two sets of index cards. On one set write numbers from 1 to 10, or higher. On the other set, draw (or cut outfrom magazines) pictures of objects that correspond to the numbers of the first set.
  2. Lay all the cards on the table, face up, and have your child match each numbered card to the card with the corresponding number of objects.

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