Every kindergarten teacher is on the hunt for fun, exciting, and meaningful activities that won’t break the bank! Well, hold onto your scissors because here come two fabulous Paper Plate Activities for Little Learners that you’ll absolutely adore!
As you may have spotted on my social media feeds, I’m absolutely buzzing to share two paper plate activities that have taken the internet by storm! Perfect for giving your kindergarteners a fun spin on literacy and math practice. Feel free to sprinkle in any skills you’re working on because the sky’s the limit! Think of this as your golden ticket to make the most out of these wallet-friendly supplies for your little learners!
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Math Paper Plate Practice
Explore this engaging number sense puzzle for practicing number identification and representation in math. Grab some paper plates and, using a marker, draw vertical and horizontal lines across each plate. Next, write a number along with its representations—such as tally marks, dominoes, or dots. Cut along the lines you’ve drawn to create separate pieces for the number and representation puzzle. Now, your little learners can assemble the paper plate puzzle by matching each number with its corresponding representation. Voilà! You’ve created a fun and meaningful math activity that’s budget-friendly!
Literacy Paper Plate Practice
Begin by taking a paper plate and writing a letter on the left side. Next, add the corresponding letters to complete the CVC or sight word on the opposite side. Using scissors, cut the plate into a sawtooth or zigzag pattern between the two sections. This creates an affordable puzzle for your students to practice CVC or sight words. Ensure that each plate is cut differently, allowing students to easily match the puzzle pieces for effective literacy skill development. This activity is an excellent way to engage in CVC matching and reading practice!
I just know you and your kindergarteners will have a blast with these wallet-friendly paper plate puzzle activities—it’s learning wrapped in fun!
