Interested in getting your kids to count from 1-5, this is just the right activity that illustrates learning numbers in an effective way through the use of number representation, spelling numerically, and one to one correspondence. Have fun counting with the polar bear because she's hungry for fishes.

What is it? In this exciting Counting fishes activity, students will embark on a hungry polar bear who needs help putting fish in the basket. This will make a great addition to math centers. It is designed to teach number sense through mathematical fluency from pre-k through first. For this activity, the first thing that must be done is to click on the polar bear; which provides instructions on how many fishes is needed to be placed in the basket. The best part is counting the fishes. Counting the fishes can be used in a variety of ways. It teaches addition and subtraction and one to one correspondence. Another essential part is spelling out the numeric words. Kids will drag each letter to form the correct word that matches with the number of fishes requested by the polar bear. A third essential piece is number recognition; this is where students will type out the number to represent the number of fishes in the basket. Let your little ones see that these fun and interactive task cards teaches numerous ways to learn numbers. After accomplishing these task cards, you will notice a difference in math fluency.

Who is it for? Lower elementary students will learn best with this activity.

How to play it?

1. Click on the polar bear to hear how many fishes must be placed in the basket.

2. Drag the correct number of fishes into the basket.

3. Spell out the numeric word by dragging each scrambled block letters to its right place.

4. Type out the correct number in the box.

How to set it up?

No Prep – The wonderful thing about using Boom Cards is that you don’t have to worry about setting it up. You are good to go if you have Internet service on your technology device. No need to cut, paste, or laminate countless number of papers. No need to print; even though Boom provides that option.

Immediate Feedback – This is one of the best features of Boom Learning. Once answers are picked, Boom provides quick responses with red circles indicating incorrect answers and green circles for correct answers. Drop zones are indicated by blue boxes to make it easy for students to see where things should be placed.

Self-Grading - Tracking progress on Boom is self-explanatory. Records are stored into the system automatically to make grading a breeze. Everything from the time they started the activity to the incorrect answers; are all in display screen for teachers to view.

How to use it? This is a great tool that can be used in the math center for teaching addition and number recognition.

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What is included? 5 digital task cards and 3 instructional audio recording.

Why is it a great activity? Watch your kids interest grow as they become fascinated by the fishes they have to count. It was such a great pleasure creating this fun and interactive digital task cards. I honestly believe that it will help promote fundamental math skills. So with this activity, kids learn addition, subtraction, spelling, reading, vocabulary, and number recognition all at once.