Learning to count means learning that there is a sequence to the numbers. Kindergarteners should be able to count to 12, and identify the larger of two numbers. Their concept of one to one correspondence grows stronger We have developed this series of math skills packets to give our children practice with foundational math skills. Help your students work independently with this counting center. Included are: • clip cards • puzzles • counting objects and counting mats • number order activity • 3 number matching mats • dot to dot sheets • counting 1-12 booklet

Kindergarteners learn to recognize numbers to 12. which requires strong visual discrimination skills since many numerals (6 and 9, or 3 and 8) look like each other. After the child is able to recognize the numbers and he knows each number’s name, he can develop an understanding of the amount each number represents. We have developed this series of math skills packets to give our children practice with foundational math skills. Help your students work independently with this counting center. Included are: • Sorting numbers and letters • 2 Matching numbers activities • Number puzzles • Worksheets • Recognizing numbers booklet

Young children need to learn that 5 means a set of 5 objects no matter their size. They should learn to compose and decompose numbers. They should be able to tell the quantities of a set of objects without counting. We have developed this series of math skills packets to give our children practice with foundational math skills. Help your students work independently with this counting center. Included are: • 3 matching activities • Puzzles • Number order activity • Worksheets • Number sense booklet

Want an easy and fun way for your students to see numbers grow or shrink when adding or subtracting? Have your students “become” these story problems! Each story has 5 necklaces to be worn by the students, a sample story and an activity to extend into centers. Included are 12 sets ( a whole year's worth) of necklaces to go along with 12 stories. As you read the short story, the students either join or leave the group of actors. The topics include: • How Many Apples • How Many Crayons • How Many Leaves • How Many Pumpkins • How Many Turkeys • How Many Reindeer • How Many Snowmen • How Many Hearts • How Many Leprechauns • How Many Kites • Counting Seeds • How Many Butterflies Additional worksheets are included. Below is a sample story for How Many Snowmen. One snowy day 2 snowmen were standing in the front yard. Jeff and Amy came outside and built 2 more snowmen. How many snowmen are there now? The next day the sun came out and 2 of the snowmen melted. How many snowmen are there now? Are the numbers getting larger or smaller? The next day it snowed again and Amy made 1 more snowman. How many snowmen are there now? The next day Jeff made 2 more snowmen. How many snowmen are there now? When the sun came back the snow melted and all the snowmen melted. How many snowmen are there now? You can make up your own stories to make every experience with the story problem necklaces different and fun! Black and white version included - 213 pages