octopus math file folder game

interest lately has been centered on sEa cReaTuREs.  this idea popped into my head and i immediately knew i had to make it.  it is a little advanced for my guy to do unassisted right now, but in 6 months or so, he will probably be able to go at it alone.  but for now, i can work with him on it.  he can already count to 13 by himself, but we can continue developing his one-to-one correspondence (assigning one number to each item).

i didn't take any step-by-step shots because it's fairly straight forward. 

AND i was totally iN tHE zOnE and didn't even think of it!

this is what i used:
file folder (i painted it with blue glitter watercolor)
multicolored paper
large sequins
number stickers
hook-n-loop circles
my trusty laminator :)



octopus body made out of colored paper and glued onto file folder



sequins glued onto the tentacle strips then laminated



hook-n-loop to attach tentacles to appropriate numbers
((i usually put the fuzzy side on the removable pieces so they don't stick to the couch))

 


envelope laminated onto the outside to store pieces



fun times, right?? 

linked here and Teach Preschool's Everyday Math Play

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