Cracker Sorting
[30 Minutes]
You and your child can choose a variety of crackers at the supermarket to later count, sort and enjoy!
You'll need:
• crackers
• basket
• bowls
What to do:
- Together buy a variety of crackers that have different shapes.
- Encourage your child to put an assortment of crackers in a basket.
- Invite him to sort the crackers by shape into individual bowls. Foods offer a natural way to explore shapes, textures and colors.
How to play:
Sing a little song together as you sort the crackers. (Tune: Did You Ever See A Lassie?) Let's sing a song of crackers, of crackers, of crackers,
Let's sing a song of crackers, that taste so, so good.
There are big ones and small ones, and round ones and square ones.
Let's sing a song of crackers, that taste so, so good!
Let's Talk: Ideas to Explore Together.
- How many crackers do we have? Let's count them.
- What shapes are they?
- What colors and flavors are the crackers?
- What do you like to eat with your crackers?
Useful information:
While you are having fun together, this activity helps your child develop sorting and matching skills which teaches your child math fundamentals.
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