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Monster Math

October 24, 2012 by OneMommy

 

The song “Monster Mash” is always popular near Halloween time.  As I prepared our math activity this week, I found myself singing to the tune of the song:  “Let’s do some math,   monster math…  Let’s do some math, on a learning path…”  Monster Math is a simple hands-on math activity that is perfect for Halloween time or anytime.

Monster Math -- hands-on math activity

 

 

To prepare for the activity, fold 6 inch squares of colored paper in half.  Cut simple monster shapes from the paper, using the fold as the center of the monster.  You will also need wiggly eyes to go with your paper monsters.

One-to-One Correspondence

You can use the monsters to work on counting skills and one-to-one correspondence.  Use a pen or permanent marker to write a number on the bottom of each monster.  Have your child count the correct number of wiggly eyes to put on each monster.

Addition

You can also use the paper monsters to work on addition facts.  Using the paper fold down the middle of the monster, write a number 0-9 on each side of the fold, with a plus sign between the numbers.

Have your child put the correct number of wiggly eyes on each side of the monster. Then have them count how many wiggly eyes there are total to determine the answer to the addition fact.

Monster Math: preschool hands-on math activity

 

Maneuvering the wiggly eyes to create silly looking monsters is great for working on fine motor skills.  Plus, the hands-on math activity makes math more fun.

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Filed Under: Math Tagged With: fun with learning, hands on learning, preschooler

Comments

  1. Donna DM Yates says

    October 24, 2012 at 10:52 pm

    This is a great idea and the perfect time to use monsters too. I love Pinterest. Everyone is so friendly and nice, and I find the best pics and how tos there. I hope we’re connected.

    • OneMommy says

      October 29, 2012 at 11:01 am

      They do have some great stuff on Pinterest! I will have to see if I can figure out how to see if I’m following you (I’m still learning the ropes a bit there.).

  2. Lorie says

    October 27, 2012 at 9:43 am

    We love monsters and this looks like a great way to incorporate some fun into learning!

    • OneMommy says

      October 29, 2012 at 11:18 am

      It was fun enough we are doing it again this week! Can’t wait to check out your pumpkin post!

  3. OneMommy says

    October 29, 2012 at 11:00 am

    They had enough fun with it that we are doing it again this week. 🙂

  4. Julie says

    October 30, 2012 at 11:49 pm

    Ok… LOVE this idea! I would also love if you would add this to my Mom’s Library Weekly Link-Up.
    http://heymommychocolatemilk.blogspot.com/2012/10/moms-library-link-up-3-for-me.html

    Thanks and Be Blessed,
    Julie

    • OneMommy says

      October 31, 2012 at 11:48 am

      Thank you — off to link up now!

  5. Julie says

    November 6, 2012 at 9:39 pm

    Featuring this awesome activity on Mom’s Library Link-Up. I would love for you to come over to Hey Mommy, Chocolate Milk and grab a featured button! We would also enjoy seeing what you have been up to this week! Feel free to link up several posts!

    http://heymommychocolatemilk.blogspot.com/2012/11/co-hosting-moms-library-4-for-me.html

    • OneMommy says

      November 7, 2012 at 9:05 pm

      Thanks for featuring it this week — so exciting! Can’t wait to head over and see what else is up this week.

  6. Ashley says

    November 6, 2012 at 10:43 pm

    Very cute idea to teach math!

    • OneMommy says

      November 7, 2012 at 3:41 pm

      Thanks — they have enjoyed doing it a few times now.

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