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Bonza Bottler Day / Number of the Day Hunt

Number of the Day Hunt

Younger children hunt the room for hidden cards showing the day's number, practising number recognition.

How to run it

  1. Hide cards showing the day's number around the room.
  2. Mix in a few cards with other numbers.
  3. Children search and collect only the correct number.
  4. Count the cards found together.
  5. Celebrate with a number dance.

You will need

  • number cards
Make it easier or harderUse picture dots for younger children; older children can find number sentences that equal the number.
My Time Our Place · Outcome 4Children build number recognition through active searching.

Fits these theme days

Bonza Bottler DayTreasure Hunters DayDetective Day

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