Counting With Clothespins
Tools
Clothespins
Printed PDF (click here)
Scissors (cut out each number card in advance)
Activity Description
Children will practice their counting skills by counting how many objects are in the box. Then, they will place the clothespin on the corresponding number while using their “crocodile fingers” (thumb and index finger).
Steps
Step 1:Print the PDF on cardstock paper or laminate for durability.
Step 2: Prepare the activity for the child by cutting out each number card.
Step 3: Count how many objects you see inside the box.
Step 4: Place a clothespin on the corresponding number by using your “crocodile fingers” (thumb and index finger).
Goals
Children will practice their counting skills while strengthening their little fingers. Clothespins are a great tool to use to help build those little finger muscles and improve a neat pincer grasp. Developing the muscles of the fingers and a neat pincer grasp is an important step for the development of an efficient pencil grasp.
