Skip Counting By 5'S Turkey Craft
Thanksgiving is just around the corner, and it’s time to get creative with your kids. If you want to teach your kids about counting while also having fun, then this skip counting by 5's turkey craft is the perfect activity for you. This craft is educational and enjoyable, and your kids will love it.
What is skip counting?
Skip counting is counting by a certain number other than one. It is a fundamental math concept that helps kids understand multiplication and division. In skip counting, kids skip over numbers to count faster. For example, counting by 2 means skipping every other number.
This turkey craft will teach kids how to count by 5's. It’s an essential skill that will come in handy when they start learning multiplication.
What you need
- Construction paper in various colors
- Scissors
- Glue
- Markers
How to make it
To make this turkey craft, follow these simple steps:
- Cut out a large circle from brown construction paper for the turkey's body.
- Cut out six strips of paper in different colors for the turkey's feathers.
- Write the numbers 5, 10, 15, 20, 25, and 30 on each feather, respectively.
- Glue the feathers onto the back of the turkey's body, starting with the feather that has the number 5.
- Cut out two small circles from white paper for the turkey's eyes and draw black pupils with a marker.
- Cut out a small triangle from orange paper for the turkey's beak.
- Glue the eyes and beak onto the turkey's head.
- Draw the turkey's legs and feet with a marker.
This turkey craft is not only fun, but it also teaches kids how to count by 5's. They will be skip counting without even realizing it.
How to use it for teaching
This turkey craft can be used as a teaching tool for skip counting. Here's how:
- Have your child count the numbers on the feathers and say them out loud.
- Ask your child what pattern they notice in the numbers.
- Explain that they are counting by 5's.
- Have your child skip count by 5's with the turkey's feathers.
Repeat this activity until your child is comfortable skip counting by 5's. It’s an easy and fun way to teach kids a fundamental math concept.
Conclusion
This skip counting by 5's turkey craft is a fun and educational activity for kids. It’s an easy way to teach them how to count by 5's, an essential skill that will come in handy when they start learning multiplication. So, gather your materials, and get started on this fun and festive craft with your kids today!