Young children will have a blast learning how to count these monster math manipulatives. Provided with a series of boxes numbered from 1 to 10, learners must place the correct number of monsters in each space to demonstrate their ability to count.

Concepts

monsters, counting, counting by 1, counting objects, counting to 10, one-to-one correspondence, math modeling

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Additional Tags

math

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Instructional Ideas

• Use this resource as a math learning center in a pre-school or kindergarten classroom
• Attach magnets to the backs of the monsters, using them on the class whiteboard as a visual model during math lessons
• Extend learning by using these materials to connect the concept of counting with addition and subtraction
• Laminate the materials, extending their life through years of instruction

Pros

• The monster images add a sense of fun a simple counting exercise
• Numbered boxes are appropriately sized to fit the necessary amount of monsters

Cons

• None

Common Core

K.CC.A.1 K.CC.A.3 K.CC.B.4.a K.CC.B.4.b K.CC.B.4.c K.MD.B.3 MP2 MP7