This is a fun counting book to make with preschoolers. Large numerals and colorful pictures give this early counting book interest and readability. Make a counting book for the classroom, and provide materials so kids can make their own books for their book collection at home.

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A simple homemade counting book can inspire kids to 'read' and 'count'.

Kids will be proud to share their books with family and friends for story times.

 

 

Supplies for homemade counting books

 

• card stock

• hole punch

• ring closures

• numbers

• markers

 

 

 

Instructions for counting book

 

1. Cut pages from card stock. The pages in the photos measure 7 ½ in. (19 cm) square.

2. Glue colorful pictures, or stickers, and large numerals to each page.

2. Print the words clearly. You can pencil the letters onto the page using a stencil, then outline the letters with a marker.

3. Cover the pages with clear contact paper for durability

 

 

 

 

Here is a thematic unit for a week of activities.

Thematic unit: Numbers

Arts and Crafts

Make counting books. 

• Monday – complete page “1” - hole punch and add the rings.

• Tuesday – complete page “2” - add to the book.

Continue each day of the week until the desired number of pages has been added to the book.

• Decorate the covers.

 

Finger Plays

5 Little Monkeys Jumping on the Bed

1 Potato, 2 Potato

1, 2 Buckle My Shoe

Hickory Dickory Dock

2 Little Black Birds Sitting on a Hill

 

Songs

The Ants Go Marching One by One

Five Green and Speckled Frogs

Alice the Camel Has Five Humps

Six Little Ducks That I Once Knew

Way Up High in a Tree 5 Red Apples

 

Books

  

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This simple counting book is perfect for 1,2,3!

  

Familiar images adorn a counting book by this popular author.

 

Help Spot count things on the farm.

 

 

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