Literacy and Numeracy Activities – Happy Days – Bucket Filled

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Literacy and Numeracy

Literacy and numeracy abilities are important aspects of communication and are crucial for learning.

Literacy is the use of language and is demonstrated through a variety of forms such as talking, listening, reading, writing, music and the arts.

 

Numeracy is the ability to use mathematical concepts. Some mathematical ideas include, numbers, counting, patterning, problem-solving and measurement.

DIY geoboard

5 – 15 mins Fine motor, colour mixing, science concepts Easy Minimal preparation Geoboards are a fabulous learning tool. They are great for creating art, …

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Sensory Number Dig

10 – 20 mins Fine motor, number recognition, equations, sensory Minimal mess Easy This sensory number dig is a great play based experience that not …

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Letter-sound dig

5 – 15 mins Fine motor, colour mixing, science concepts Minimal mess Easy Minimal Preparation This simple activity is a quick and easy learning experience …

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Pattern-tops

10 – 20 mins Fine motor, patterning, sorting, colour recognition Minimal mess Easy! Requires preparation This pattern top activity is so simple and inexpensive! A …

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Alphabet scramble

5 – 10 mins Letter recognition, upper/lower case letter differentiation, fine motor, matching Mess free Easy! Alphabet match is a super easy literacy activity that …

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Roll & Draw a Monster game

10 – 25 mins Counting, object numeration, fine motor, creative expression Minimal mess Requires some preparation Roll & Drawn a Monster was such a fun …

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Line leaps

10 – 20 mins Gross motor, measurement Mess free Easy! If you have kids that have a ridiculous amount of energy that needs to be …

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Rhyming blocks

10 – 20 mins Rhyming, pre-literacy, matching Minimal mess Requires preparation Rhyming is an important skill to develop and learn. It teaches children how language …

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Sticker name game

10 – 15 mins Name recognition, letter recognition, matching, fine motor Minimal mess Easy! This sticker name game is a great hands-on, play based way …

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