One of my favorite themes to share at the library is anything farm. It may surprise you to know that I am a bit of a ham when it comes to making animal sounds and there are a whole heap of them to be made down on the farm.
While the library (and me) are talking a bit of a break with regularly scheduled programs I created a new Please Touch Activity Station which combines animals and math.
Counting Chickens Please Touch Activity Station:
- Counting Chickens Freebie from KidzSpark
For this you’ll need paper (to print game)
Laminator
Scissors
Something to keep the game together (I used a file folder)
This is really as simple as pulling up the site and printing the game. I used regular copy paper and laminated the chicks for multiple use but you could use card stock or construction paper.
I also included an instruction sheet so visiting families would have some guidance to play.
After laminating the chickens I cut then out and put them in the file folder.
To play the game:
The printout comes with chickens number from 0-10 with two blanks.
Children can line the chickens up in order from 0-10, backwards from 10 -0.
The children can also count every other chicken using odd or even numbers is use the blank chicken o create math facts and sentences.
- Books with a chicken theme
I gathered a combination of fiction and non-fiction
Raintree Perspectives: Life Cycles – the Life of a Chicken (Raintree Perspectives) (Raintree Perspectives) - Chick (Baby Animals)
- Who wakes rooster?
- Henny-Penny
- That Is Not a Good Idea!
- Tough Chicks
- Smick
And there it is! This activity can be as simple as above or more involved. What would you add to the station?
For more fun craft projects, visit a few of my favorite bloggers:
- Easy Homemade Simmering Potpourri Recipe by Confessions of an Overworked Mom
- Resin Bracelets with Dried Flowers by Adventures in All Things Food
- Make Up Set for Dolly by Girly Creation
- Paper Plate Gift Box by Tiger Strypes
- Countin Chickens with #TBCCrafters by Say It, “Rah-Shay”
- DIY Fall Recycled Bottle Decor by B is 4
- Stenciled Halloween blocks by Craft Yourself
What a cute idea! I think I might add some plastic eggs just for fun!
I have some plastic eggs! An idea is forming; I’ll update once I flesh it out! Thanks Ellen!
What a fun learning experience for kids! I know my little girl would love this, she likes all kinds of animals and is learning how to count to 10.
It’s always so much fun to see learning be enjoyable!! I love it!!
My kids has outgrown from counting but this is a nice activity for younger kids who are learning to count and interested in farm animals. Nice idea!