Turkey themed counting game for preschoolers using a spinner.
This Turkey Theme Counting Game for Preschoolers is a fun way to teach your child about turkey day while also helping them develop their counting skills!
Create the Turkey Counting Game
You will need:
- a paper clip (you can find spinners here: Suction Cup Spinners )
- a pencil
- a printer to print the game found here: November Turkey Counting Activity
- scissors
- markers or crayons
First, print out the turkey spinner template. You can print the black and white copy and color it in yourself as an extra activity, or use the colored version and cut out the turkey and game spinner. Use a paper clip and a pencil to use as the spinner or purchase these do it yourself game spinners to create a sturdier spinner: Suction Cup Spinners If you plan to play this game a lot, I suggest purchasing the suction cup spinners and laminating the board after printing.
Play the November Thanksgiving Themed Game
Instructions on how to play the turkey themed counting game for preschoolers using a spinner :
This is a fun way to teach your child about turkey day while also helping them develop their counting skills!
1. Set the turkey spinner on the table.
2. Ask your child to spin the paper clip on the pencil.
3. Once your child has finished spinning, ask them to say the number that they landed on.
5. Have them add the feather with that many dots to the turkey.
6. The goal of the game is to see who can get all the
7. After everyone has had a turn, compare the numbers and congratulate each other for recognizing the
Number Recognition Skills
This game is not only great for counting practice, but it also helps your child to develop their number recognition skills. As they spin the turkey spinner, they will begin to see patterns in the numbers and learn to recognize them quickly. This is an important skill that will help them as they begin to learn to read and write.
Visual Tracking Skills
Another important skill that your child will develop while playing this game is visual tracking. As they watch the turkey spinner spin around, they will need to track the movement of the turkey feathers with their eyes. This is a beneficial skill for reading and writing development.
Fine Motor Skills
Finally, this Turkey Theme Counting Game for Preschoolers also helps to develop fine motor skills. As your child spins the turkey spinner, they will need to use their fine motor skills to control the movement. This is an important skill for writing development.
Thanksgiving turkey themed counting game for preschoolers using a spinner – check! This is a fun way to teach your child about turkey day while also helping them develop their counting skills. So get those turkey spinners out and let the games begin!
Creating this turkey counting game is a great way to teach your child about numbers and Thanksgiving all while having some family fun! With just a few supplies, you can have this game ready in no time. So gather up the materials and get ready to play!
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