Engage students in a number matching game. On two sets of index cards, write the numerical symbol and the written number word. Shuffle the cards and scatter them on the ground. Have children begin by finding the card that displays the number one, stating the number one and finding its match. Continue playing in this manner until all cards are matched.
Write numbers on the ground with sidewalk chalk. Encourage children to jump from number to number, saying the name of each number aloud as they jump.
Point and state numbers. Point to different numbers in the classroom and have children name them. For instance, when reviewing the calendar, point to a number and ask a child to name the number you are pointing to. Incorporate pointing and stating numbers as often as you can throughout the day.
Use a pocket chart as a tool for sequencing numbers in the proper order. Write numbers on index cards and insert them, out of order, in a pocket chart. Invite students to arrange the numbers so that they are in proper order.
Encourage students to fill in a 100 chart. Print out a 100 chart that has several numbers missing. Hand out the charts and have children fill in the missing numbers.
Play number card pick-up. On index cards, write a series of numbers and scatter them on the floor so that they are out of order. Children pick up the cards in the correct order.
Use jelly beans to teach one-to-one correspondence. On pieces of paper, write numerals and draw a corresponding amount of dots to match each numeral. Place pieces of paper in the bottom of bowls. Have children say the number inside a bowl and place the correct number of jelly beans in each bowl.
Play a game of dot and number matching. On one set of index cards, write a series of numbers and on another set, draw dots that correspond to each of the written numbers. Students must correctly match the dot cards to the number cards.
Send children on a number scavenger hunt. State a number aloud and have children collect an amount of items that corresponds to the stated number. For instance, if you said the number two, children may collect two crayons, two toys or two books.