Step-by-step tutorial
Step 1
I started off by giving my daughter a sticky foam sheet. If you don't have one of those you can use a piece of construction paper and tape. I also pre-cut 5 pipe cleaners in half.
Step 2
Now, it was time to string and count! My daughter delighted in stringing on pony beads, starting with one, and sticking the pipe cleaner down on the board. I wrote the first two numbers then she wanted to record!
Step 3
She kept stringing and counting along. I would ask her questions like, "What comes after 3?" Or "How many more is 4 than 2?" Match your questions to your child's age or level!
Step 4
When she counted and strung all the way to 10, my daughter went back and re-counted all the beads... just to be sure. :)
Final result!
Have fun making your counting board! Take it to the grocery store next time you go and help add up some totals!
