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Find the Missing Number! Ages 3+

Age 3+, Age 4+, Age 5+, Age 6+, Early Years Math, Math, Number Sense, Number Sense, Numbers, Preschool

Can you fill in the numbers that are missing? This is a fun way to practice counting and number recognition. When the child is first starting use the 3 number strips. As their counting and number recognition skills grow use the 5 number strips.

Materials:
Number Gaps Printable (includes twelve 3 number strips 1-10, twelve 3 number strips 10-20, seven 5 number strips 1-10, seven 5 number strips 10-20 )
Bottle tops
Sharpie

First print out the number gaps printable. Next cut up the rows of numbers. I like to laminate the strips so they last longer.

Grab your bottle tops and write the numbers 1-20 on them. You will need 2 sets for all the strips (so 40 tops). You can also just make 1 set of numbers and take the tops off as they do a strip.

Now you are ready to play!

Kysen started with the single digits with 3 numbers. Then he moved onto the teens with 3 numbers.

Next Kysen did the 5 number strips. First the single digits then the teens.

Here is a video of Kysen doing the activity!

Get the printable here >>> https://learnasyouplay.net/shop-premium-printables/Can you fill in the numbers that are missing? This is a fun way to practice counting and number recognition. When the child is first starting use the 3 number strips. As their counting and number recognition skills grow use the 5 number strips.
Posted by LEARN as you PLAY- Early Childhood Activities on Monday, 25 May 2020

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Shann Acevedo

Hi I’m Shann, a Preschool Teacher, mother of three and Creator of Learn As You Play. I have been working as a preschool teacher for 13 years with children ranging from 1- 5 years old. I believe that PLAY is a huge part of children’s learning and development. Children should be active and involved in their learning. Children learn best by doing. My goal is for children to develop a love for learning while having fun!

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