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Trace lines using loose parts-- adaptable to any theme!\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\nWe recently brought down our old kitchen table into our school room and I covered it with \u003Ca amzn-ps-bm-asin=\"B000KKMO90\" class=\"amzn_ps_bm_tl\" data-amzn-link-id=\"e307d190ccdd1a1336e03aca4235ca55\" data-amzn-ps-bm-keyword=\"chalkboard contact paper\" href=\"http:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Con-Tact-Self-Adhesive-Multi-Purpose-Chalkboard-18-Inches\/dp\/B000KKMO90\/ref=as_li_bk_tl\/?tag=schotimesni08-20\u0026amp;linkId=e307d190ccdd1a1336e03aca4235ca55\u0026amp;linkCode=ktl\" id=\"amznPsBmLink_2047468\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Echalkboard contact paper\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"\" border=\"0\" height=\"0\" id=\"amznPsBmPixel_2047468\" src=\"https:\/\/ir-na.amazon-adsystem.com\/e\/ir?source=bk\u0026amp;t=schotimesni08-20\u0026amp;bm-id=default\u0026amp;l=ktl\u0026amp;linkId=e307d190ccdd1a1336e03aca4235ca55\u0026amp;_cb=1452572184065\" style=\"border: none !important; height: 0px !important; margin: 0px !important; padding: 0px !important; width: 0px !important;\" width=\"0\" \/\u003E. \u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\nUsing some new \u003Ca amzn-ps-bm-asin=\"B00W3OBU3C\" class=\"amzn_ps_bm_tl\" data-amzn-link-id=\"5f89412921b9de5d6e92564681131070\" data-amzn-ps-bm-keyword=\"chalk pens\" href=\"http:\/\/www.amazon.com\/FANTASTIC-ChalkTastic-Markers-Reversible-Colored\/dp\/B00W3OBU3C\/ref=as_li_bk_tl\/?tag=schotimesni08-20\u0026amp;linkId=5f89412921b9de5d6e92564681131070\u0026amp;linkCode=ktl\" id=\"amznPsBmLink_6051030\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Echalk pens\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"\" border=\"0\" height=\"0\" id=\"amznPsBmPixel_6051030\" src=\"https:\/\/ir-na.amazon-adsystem.com\/e\/ir?source=bk\u0026amp;t=schotimesni08-20\u0026amp;bm-id=default\u0026amp;l=ktl\u0026amp;linkId=5f89412921b9de5d6e92564681131070\u0026amp;_cb=1452572198469\" style=\"border: none !important; height: 0px !important; margin: 0px !important; padding: 0px !important; width: 0px !important;\" width=\"0\" \/\u003E {that are so very cool to write with!!}, \u003Cb\u003EI drew out a sun, snowflake, cloud, and raindrop.\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\nThis was a great way to engage in some talk about the weather, temperature, seasons, what to wear, etc!\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\nOnce my weather symbols were drawn, I brought down a bunch of\u003Cb\u003E loose parts\u003C\/b\u003E:\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cul\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca amzn-ps-bm-asin=\"B000QUAJUK\" class=\"amzn_ps_bm_tl\" data-amzn-link-id=\"2a1ceeaa8e290e1a05493466adb66a9f\" data-amzn-ps-bm-keyword=\"cotton balls\" href=\"http:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Intrinsics-Beauti-Balls-100%25-Cotton\/dp\/B000QUAJUK\/ref=as_li_bk_tl\/?tag=schotimesni08-20\u0026amp;linkId=2a1ceeaa8e290e1a05493466adb66a9f\u0026amp;linkCode=ktl\" id=\"amznPsBmLink_660128\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Ecotton balls\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"\" border=\"0\" height=\"0\" id=\"amznPsBmPixel_660128\" src=\"https:\/\/ir-na.amazon-adsystem.com\/e\/ir?source=bk\u0026amp;t=schotimesni08-20\u0026amp;bm-id=default\u0026amp;l=ktl\u0026amp;linkId=2a1ceeaa8e290e1a05493466adb66a9f\u0026amp;_cb=1452572124150\" style=\"border: none !important; height: 0px !important; margin: 0px !important; padding: 0px !important; width: 0px !important;\" width=\"0\" \/\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca amzn-ps-bm-asin=\"B00OPN5IZU\" class=\"amzn_ps_bm_tl\" data-amzn-link-id=\"29a20f94e30ea16cef18525ea290eaba\" data-amzn-ps-bm-keyword=\"glass gems\" href=\"http:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Miracolors-Colors-Fillers-12-19mm-Approx\/dp\/B00OPN5IZU\/ref=as_li_bk_tl\/?tag=schotimesni08-20\u0026amp;linkId=29a20f94e30ea16cef18525ea290eaba\u0026amp;linkCode=ktl\" id=\"amznPsBmLink_9137459\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Eglass gems\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"\" border=\"0\" height=\"0\" id=\"amznPsBmPixel_9137459\" src=\"https:\/\/ir-na.amazon-adsystem.com\/e\/ir?source=bk\u0026amp;t=schotimesni08-20\u0026amp;bm-id=default\u0026amp;l=ktl\u0026amp;linkId=29a20f94e30ea16cef18525ea290eaba\u0026amp;_cb=1483916990966\" style=\"border: none !important; height: 0px !important; margin: 0px !important; padding: 0px !important; width: 0px !important;\" width=\"0\" \/\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca amzn-ps-bm-asin=\"B00JM5GW10\" class=\"amzn_ps_bm_tl\" data-amzn-link-id=\"ef9a3404b1c825ed09a157dba3388e74\" data-amzn-ps-bm-keyword=\"play dough\" href=\"http:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Play-Doh-Case-Colors-Pack-10\/dp\/B00JM5GW10\/ref=as_li_bk_tl\/?tag=schotimesni08-20\u0026amp;linkId=ef9a3404b1c825ed09a157dba3388e74\u0026amp;linkCode=ktl\" id=\"amznPsBmLink_7575194\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Eplay dough\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"\" border=\"0\" height=\"0\" id=\"amznPsBmPixel_7575194\" src=\"https:\/\/ir-na.amazon-adsystem.com\/e\/ir?source=bk\u0026amp;t=schotimesni08-20\u0026amp;bm-id=default\u0026amp;l=ktl\u0026amp;linkId=ef9a3404b1c825ed09a157dba3388e74\u0026amp;_cb=1452572101816\" style=\"border: none !important; 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text-align: left;\"\u003E\nThey loved it and were so proud of their creations!\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\nThis simple table top activity was a great way to sneak in fine motor skills, too-- pinching the cotton balls, rolling the play dough, grasping the glass gems.\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-rovgYjclVG8\/VpR7SuVh46I\/AAAAAAAAK4I\/cQdId2aA88c\/s1600\/tracing-lines-weather-theme.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"preschool weather prewriting activity\" border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-rovgYjclVG8\/VpR7SuVh46I\/AAAAAAAAK4I\/cQdId2aA88c\/s1600\/tracing-lines-weather-theme.jpg\" title=\"Tracing Lines with Loose Parts Weather Theme\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; 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text-align: left;\"\u003E\n\u003Cb\u003EMath beads\u003C\/b\u003E are a \u003Cb\u003EMontessori method\u003C\/b\u003E used to help children understand numbers. \u0026nbsp;They help children easily see quantity and how numbers relate to one another. \u0026nbsp;Being able to touch and see numbers increases mathematical understanding.\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-MEfRprdiG68\/Vmi29H16Q7I\/AAAAAAAAKmE\/eMvTeOqaAjI\/s1600\/montessori-math-beads-make-your-own.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"\" border=\"0\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-MEfRprdiG68\/Vmi29H16Q7I\/AAAAAAAAKmE\/eMvTeOqaAjI\/s640\/montessori-math-beads-make-your-own.jpg\" title=\"Make your own Montessori Inspired Math Beads with a simple holiday decoration!\" width=\"440\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003E\n\u003Ci\u003Epost may contain affiliate links\u003C\/i\u003E.\u003C\/div\u003E\nUsing a festive Christmas decoration, I made our own math beads for the numbers 1-10.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Ch2\u003E\nMontessori Inspired Math Beads\u003C\/h2\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nWhat you need:\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cul\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003Estring of \u003Ca amzn-ps-bm-asin=\"B015NCTC3U\" class=\"amzn_ps_bm_tl\" data-amzn-link-id=\"b0138a8f34cb5c6f5e8dd07fc5c8c9da\" data-amzn-ps-bm-keyword=\"beaded garland\" href=\"http:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Holiday-Time-Red-Bead-Garland\/dp\/B015NCTC3U\/ref=as_li_bk_tl\/?tag=schotimesni08-20\u0026amp;linkId=b0138a8f34cb5c6f5e8dd07fc5c8c9da\u0026amp;linkCode=ktl\" id=\"amznPsBmLink_899125\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Ebeaded garland\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"\" border=\"0\" height=\"0\" id=\"amznPsBmPixel_899125\" src=\"https:\/\/ir-na.amazon-adsystem.com\/e\/ir?source=bk\u0026amp;t=schotimesni08-20\u0026amp;bm-id=default\u0026amp;l=ktl\u0026amp;linkId=b0138a8f34cb5c6f5e8dd07fc5c8c9da\u0026amp;_cb=1449709781777\" style=\"border: none !important; 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height: 0px !important; margin: 0px !important; padding: 0px !important; width: 0px !important;\" width=\"0\" \/\u003E. \u0026nbsp;Thus, 1=1 bead, 2=string of 2 beads, 10= string of 10 beads.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nSo simple!\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nCut several sets so that you can use them to work on:\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nnumber recognition\u003Cbr \/\u003E\naddition\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nmultiplication\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nskip counting\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\nI'd love for you to follow along so you never\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\nmiss out on one of our fun activities we share at School Time Snippets!\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Ccenter\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/schooltimesnippets\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cimg src=\"http:\/\/i1283.photobucket.com\/albums\/a552\/K_Cout12\/bfacebookSTS_zps6b7dba9d.png\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.pinterest.com\/kkc11\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cimg src=\"http:\/\/i1283.photobucket.com\/albums\/a552\/K_Cout12\/bpinterestSTS_zps866bf1f4.png\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/feedburner.google.com\/fb\/a\/mailverify?uri=SchoolTimeSnippets\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cimg src=\"http:\/\/i1283.photobucket.com\/albums\/a552\/K_Cout12\/bEmailSTS_zpsa40e466e.png\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/feeds.feedburner.com\/SchoolTimeSnippets\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cimg src=\"http:\/\/i1283.photobucket.com\/albums\/a552\/K_Cout12\/brssSTS_zpsdb71eddb.png\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.bloglovin.com\/en\/blog\/3655936\" title=\"Follow School Time Snippets on Bloglovin\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Follow on Bloglovin\" border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/www.bloglovin.com\/widget\/bilder\/en\/widget.gif?id=3655936\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/center\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mylivesignature.com\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cimg src=\"http:\/\/signatures.mylivesignature.com\/54490\/121\/ADA3507889D9670C6A12BBA3EE890247.png\" style=\"background: transparent; 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\u0026nbsp;In the famous words of Confucius:\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ci\u003E\"I hear and I forget.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ci\u003EI see and I remember.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ci\u003EI do and I understand.\"\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/i\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\nHead on over to \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.123homeschool4me.com\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E123Homeschool4Me \u003C\/a\u003Eto check out our big list of \u003Cb style=\"color: blue;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.123homeschool4me.com\/2015\/08\/big-list-of-hands-on-math-manipulatives.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EHands-on Manipulatives and ways to use them\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E!\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both;\"\u003E\nI'd love for you to follow along so you never\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both;\"\u003E\nmiss out on one of our fun activities we share at School Time Snippets!\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Ccenter\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/schooltimesnippets\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cimg src=\"http:\/\/i1283.photobucket.com\/albums\/a552\/K_Cout12\/bfacebookSTS_zps6b7dba9d.png\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.pinterest.com\/kkc11\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cimg src=\"http:\/\/i1283.photobucket.com\/albums\/a552\/K_Cout12\/bpinterestSTS_zps866bf1f4.png\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/feedburner.google.com\/fb\/a\/mailverify?uri=SchoolTimeSnippets\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cimg src=\"http:\/\/i1283.photobucket.com\/albums\/a552\/K_Cout12\/bEmailSTS_zpsa40e466e.png\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/feeds.feedburner.com\/SchoolTimeSnippets\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cimg src=\"http:\/\/i1283.photobucket.com\/albums\/a552\/K_Cout12\/brssSTS_zpsdb71eddb.png\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.bloglovin.com\/en\/blog\/3655936\" title=\"Follow School Time Snippets on Bloglovin\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Follow on Bloglovin\" border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/www.bloglovin.com\/widget\/bilder\/en\/widget.gif?id=3655936\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/center\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n"},"link":[{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/4879455903794404408\/posts\/default\/750749157019085109"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/4879455903794404408\/posts\/default\/750749157019085109"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.schooltimesnippets.com\/2015\/08\/big-list-of-hands-on-math-manipulatives.html","title":"Ultimate List of Hands-on Math Manipulatives "}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Kristina"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/10981556809008823987"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"32","height":"32","src":"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-kDLCmXZF6lA\/UuM9FSj4YBI\/AAAAAAAAF_w\/3t1i95_Cfhk\/s1600\/*"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-l4xnp_IJvSo\/VZx-IrIl8eI\/AAAAAAAAJeQ\/-ao06v_GMDU\/s72-c\/hands-on-math-manipulatives.jpg","height":"72","width":"72"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4879455903794404408.post-9106211167359006816"},"published":{"$t":"2015-04-20T06:30:00.003-04:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2023-03-19T18:33:37.116-04:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Educational DIY Activities"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Fine Motor"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Math"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Montessori"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Numbers \u0026 Counting"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Preschool"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"printable"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Counting Raindrops Preschool Printable "},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cdiv data-ratio=\"16:9\" data-volume=\"70\" id=\"wcgs9d4n6mog02qjpntm\"\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cscript async=\"\" data-noptimize=\"\" src=\"\/\/video.mediavine.com\/videos\/wcgs9d4n6mog02qjpntm.js\" type=\"text\/javascript\"\u003E\u003C\/script\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: verdana;\"\u003EInspired by a\u003Ci\u003Epril showers\u003C\/i\u003E, here is a printable set of umbrella counting cards you can use at home, for your daycare or school centers. With these counting cards, your little one will \u003Cb\u003Ecount raindrops \u003C\/b\u003Eby matching the manipulative of your choice to the number on the umbrella.\u0026nbsp; Use this\u0026nbsp;printable with your preschooler\u0026nbsp; to work on 1:1 Correspondence, Sequencing, and Counting 1-10.\u0026nbsp; Enjoy this fun, hands-on spring math activity!\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-Www-NatW0eU\/WtkJUZCyXOI\/AAAAAAAAOPU\/ctyfppW4MRIItc76uw8kO-e9auXW5dtEACLcBGAs\/s1600\/counting%2Braindrops%2Bpreschool%2Bprintable.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"counting raindrops preschool activity\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"775\" data-original-width=\"567\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-Www-NatW0eU\/WtkJUZCyXOI\/AAAAAAAAOPU\/ctyfppW4MRIItc76uw8kO-e9auXW5dtEACLcBGAs\/s16000\/counting%2Braindrops%2Bpreschool%2Bprintable.jpg\" title=\"Counting Raindrops Math Activiity: Work on 1:1 Correspondence and Counting 1-10 with this free printable\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ci\u003Epost may contain affiliate links\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003EI'm sure you are familiar with the saying, \"april showers, bring may flowers\"?\u0026nbsp; As we make our way into the rainy spring season, practice counting with your preschool and\/or kindergartener with these printable umbrella counting mats!\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Ch2 style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\nPreschool Counting Printable\u003C\/h2\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\nSupplies:\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cul\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EUmbrella Number Cards - Download the free Counting Raindrops printable\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/file\/d\/0B4KZhioronAtN001RDVWRlo1cVE\/view?usp=sharing\u0026amp;resourcekey=0-22swmjc6vdsRZBqcARmxEA\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u0026nbsp;HERE\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003Esmall blue manipulatives for \"raindrops\"\u003C\/li\u003E\n\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003ESmall pom poms, buttons, glass gems, sequins, or pony beads are great manipulatives to use for this activity.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Ch4 style=\"clear: both;\"\u003EUsing small manipulatives with these counting cards are a great way to sneak in fine motor skills!\u003C\/h4\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-DhtpXOwYmAI\/WtkInuolVdI\/AAAAAAAAOPI\/F51yrJa-m58NoQY6O0s8LGmznaX9SO33gCLcBGAs\/s1600\/umbrella%2Bcounting%2Bcards.JPG\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Umbrella Preschool Counting Cards\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"500\" data-original-width=\"797\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-DhtpXOwYmAI\/WtkInuolVdI\/AAAAAAAAOPI\/F51yrJa-m58NoQY6O0s8LGmznaX9SO33gCLcBGAs\/s1600\/umbrella%2Bcounting%2Bcards.JPG\" title=\"Count Raindrops with these fun counting cards!\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\nPresent the materials to your preschooler on some type of tray.\u0026nbsp; I think it helps make the activity more enticing and also it helps keep the activity contained!\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003EI personally save those hard wooden boxes from Melissa and Doug toys-- they are sturdy and the compartments in this particular tray kept kept the materials separated, but within reach.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Ch2 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\nHow-to use these counting cards:\u003C\/h2\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003EBelow are some ways you can use these counting cards.\u0026nbsp; If you think of another, leave a comment below!\u0026nbsp; These printable counting cards are a great way to make math fun!\u0026nbsp; Work on counting, number recognition, addition, etc. etc!\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\n\u003Ch3\u003E\n\u003C\/h3\u003E\n\u003Ch3\u003E\n\u003C\/h3\u003E\n\u003Ch4\u003E\n\u003Cul\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EHave your preschooler pick a card and add that many raindrops.\u003C\/li\u003E\n\u003C\/ul\u003E\n\u003Cul\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EPut the cards in numerical order.\u0026nbsp; To add an \"extra\" element to this, you could hang up a piece of string and have your child clip the umbrellas in order using clothespins!\u003C\/li\u003E\n\u003C\/ul\u003E\n\u003Cul\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EPractice addition by putting two cards together and then adding the numbers.\u003C\/li\u003E\n\u003C\/ul\u003E\n\u003Cul\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003ECompare raindrops on two cards to find out which number is more than or less than.\u003C\/li\u003E\n\u003C\/ul\u003E\n\u003Cul\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003ECreate a counting booklet\u003C\/li\u003E\n\u003C\/ul\u003E\n\u003C\/h4\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-y7PRyd6XHgg\/WtkJzd_AM_I\/AAAAAAAAOPg\/4sXAbNz8Rg4xMFOzQJxKipOTpX3YDHA_gCLcBGAs\/s1600\/counting%2Bpom%2Bpom%2Braindrops%2Bfor%2Bpreschool.JPG\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"counting pom pom raindrops for preschool\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"500\" data-original-width=\"729\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-y7PRyd6XHgg\/WtkJzd_AM_I\/AAAAAAAAOPg\/4sXAbNz8Rg4xMFOzQJxKipOTpX3YDHA_gCLcBGAs\/s1600\/counting%2Bpom%2Bpom%2Braindrops%2Bfor%2Bpreschool.JPG\" title=\"Counting Raindrops Math Activiity: Work on 1:1 Correspondence and Counting 1-10 with this free printable\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Ch4 style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: normal;\"\u003EIf you laminate the printable, you could also have your preschooler DRAW raindrops on the printable.\u0026nbsp; Just make sure you wipe off the markings after the activity as sometimes marker stains can prove to be stubborn!\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/h4\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003EAnother option is to use these umbrella counting cards and create a little booklet.\u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp;Creating raindrops with your child's fingerprints would also be a fun and messy activity!\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-wP7tpl2DtRg\/WtkJC1ZyuJI\/AAAAAAAAOPM\/JNF1uM9nF9gByiKVjbZpmsD8m4LkgEcJACLcBGAs\/s1600\/preschool%2Bcounting%2Brain%2Bdrops%2Bactivity.JPG\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Counting Raindrops Preschool Activity\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"490\" data-original-width=\"700\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-wP7tpl2DtRg\/WtkJC1ZyuJI\/AAAAAAAAOPM\/JNF1uM9nF9gByiKVjbZpmsD8m4LkgEcJACLcBGAs\/s1600\/preschool%2Bcounting%2Brain%2Bdrops%2Bactivity.JPG\" title=\"Counting Raindrops Math Activiity: Work on 1:1 Correspondence and Counting 1-10 with this free printable\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\nCut out each card, assembling them into a pile, and staple along one side.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\nThus your preschooler can have his\/her own counting booklet to keep!\u0026nbsp; If using as a counting book, provide your child with some small blue stickers to use as raindrops!\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-wsSNAmsR6n4\/WtkJkjngnaI\/AAAAAAAAOPc\/kgTJnnloA-c6TM4uuYxOLxOEvMCWOIzIQCLcBGAs\/s1600\/umbrella%2B1-10%2Bcounting%2Bcards%2Bfor%2Bpreschoolers.JPG\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"count raindrops preschool math printable\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"500\" data-original-width=\"780\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-wsSNAmsR6n4\/WtkJkjngnaI\/AAAAAAAAOPc\/kgTJnnloA-c6TM4uuYxOLxOEvMCWOIzIQCLcBGAs\/s1600\/umbrella%2B1-10%2Bcounting%2Bcards%2Bfor%2Bpreschoolers.JPG\" title=\"Counting Raindrops Math Activiity: Work on 1:1 Correspondence and Counting 1-10 with this free printable\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Ch3 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003ESequencing Counting Cards\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Ch4\u003E\nTo work on sequencing\/ number order skills, you could have your child clip the numbers in order on a clothesline to work on fine motor skills... or keep it simple and just have your preschooler line them up on the floor.\u003C\/h4\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\nOr set up a \"missing number\" challenge using these counting cards!\u0026nbsp; Line up several numbers on the floor, but take one out.\u0026nbsp; See if your child can figure out the missing number!\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cu\u003E\nSo many ways to LEARN \u0026amp; PLAY using these cute umbrella counting cards!!\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/u\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cul\u003E\n\u003C\/ul\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\nEnjoy!!\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Ch3 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\nYou Also Might Like:\u003C\/h3\u003E\n\u003Ch3\u003E\n\u003Cul\u003E\n\u003Cli style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.schooltimesnippets.com\/2014\/11\/counting-sprinkles-busy-bag.html\" style=\"font-weight: normal;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ECounting Sprinkles Busy Bag\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\n\u003C\/ul\u003E\n\u003Cul\u003E\n\u003Cli style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.schooltimesnippets.com\/2014\/04\/preschool-math-11-coorespondence.html\" style=\"font-weight: normal;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ERings On Fingers 1:1 Correspondence\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\n\u003C\/ul\u003E\n\u003Cul\u003E\n\u003Cli style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.schooltimesnippets.com\/2013\/09\/clip-sticks-counting-activity-for.html\" style=\"font-weight: normal;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EClip Sticks Counting Activity\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\n\u003C\/ul\u003E\n\u003C\/h3\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; 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text-align: left;\"\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003ERainbows are a classic spring theme.\u0026nbsp; Challenge your young kiddos by having them build a rainbow with beads!\u0026nbsp; This rainbow preschool activity works on fine motor skills, patterning, and weaves in math and engineering skills.\u0026nbsp; This rainbow activity is great for preschoolers or Kindergartners!\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-w2b1DhL2KME\/W2xROw8XueI\/AAAAAAAAPDY\/4jhRm5xHhwsJkQsiYl5hOPAUNvvO4lprgCLcBGAs\/s1600\/Build%2BA%2BPony%2BBead%2BRainbow%2BActivity.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"STEAM rainbow preschool activity\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"900\" data-original-width=\"573\" src=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-w2b1DhL2KME\/W2xROw8XueI\/AAAAAAAAPDY\/4jhRm5xHhwsJkQsiYl5hOPAUNvvO4lprgCLcBGAs\/s1600\/Build%2BA%2BPony%2BBead%2BRainbow%2BActivity.jpg\" title=\"Use this creative beaded rainbow building activity with your preschooler for a fun fine motor challenge! \" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003EWe are in the midst of some serious cold weather lately and it has made me want to add some colorful activities onto our shelves, so I put together a few rainbow themed activities for my preschooler to do while I work with Big Brother on his school stuff.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\nThis rainbow activity for preschool was inspired by De tout et de rien's \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/de-tout-et-de-rien-caroline.blogspot.com\/2014\/02\/exploring-ordinal-numbers-through-bead.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EPony Bead Heart Design \u003C\/a\u003Efor Valentine's Day.\u0026nbsp; I thought it was such a great way to work on fine motor skills that I created this Pony Bead Rainbow Activity!\u0026nbsp; \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nWorking with craft sticks and pony beads work on \u003Cb\u003Egrasping skills \u003C\/b\u003Eas your child picks up, turns, and manipulates the pony bead onto the craft stick.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Ch2 style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n\u003Cb\u003ERainbow Activity for Preschool\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/h2\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Ch3 style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\nPony Bead Rainbow Supplies\u003C\/h3\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cul\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E11 wooden sticks {ours are courtesy of CraftProjectIdeas.com}\u003C\/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca amzn-ps-bm-asin=\"B004D9DMMW\" class=\"amzn_ps_bm_tl\" data-amzn-link-id=\"403d977707d7b8222362e124db10c85f\" data-amzn-ps-bm-keyword=\"Pony Beads \" href=\"http:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Pony-Beads-Multi-Color-1000\/dp\/B004D9DMMW\/ref=as_li_bk_tl\/?tag=schotimesni08-20\u0026amp;linkId=403d977707d7b8222362e124db10c85f\u0026amp;linkCode=ktl\" id=\"amznPsBmLink_3440663\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EPony Beads\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"\" border=\"0\" height=\"0\" id=\"amznPsBmPixel_3440663\" src=\"https:\/\/ir-na.amazon-adsystem.com\/e\/ir?source=bk\u0026amp;t=schotimesni08-20\u0026amp;bm-id=default\u0026amp;l=ktl\u0026amp;linkId=403d977707d7b8222362e124db10c85f\u0026amp;_cb=1484196076667\" style=\"border: none !important; 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height: 0px !important; margin: 0px !important; padding: 0px !important; width: 0px !important;\" width=\"0\" \/\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\n\u003C\/ul\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-PF0cwqRVZXE\/W2xSitOUXHI\/AAAAAAAAPDk\/ssTOfbHQMu4wnRmwf13cMAkAA_vCLu9cwCLcBGAs\/s1600\/pony%2Bbead%2Brainbow%2Bactivity.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"STEAM rainbow activity for preschool \" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"500\" data-original-width=\"750\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-PF0cwqRVZXE\/W2xSitOUXHI\/AAAAAAAAPDk\/ssTOfbHQMu4wnRmwf13cMAkAA_vCLu9cwCLcBGAs\/s1600\/pony%2Bbead%2Brainbow%2Bactivity.jpg\" title=\"Build a Rainbow with Pony Beads- A fun fine motor challenge!\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Ch2 style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\nBuild A Rainbow Activity for Preschool\u003C\/h2\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\nOnce I had the supplies gathered, \u003Cb\u003EI drew out the rainbow pattern \u003C\/b\u003Eon a piece of paper so that Little Sis could build her rainbow independently.\u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp;\u003Cstrike\u003ESee the picture above for how I drew out the rainbow.\u003C\/strike\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\nUPDATE!\u0026nbsp; If you prefer, I've created a printable sheet for this activity with two separate challenges.\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\nCut the printable and use the Build A Rainbow Challenge Card that shows how to make the rainbow using pony beads\u0026nbsp; OR use the Build a Rainbow Challenge Card that allows for your child to design their own rainbow using the materials provided.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\nSimply present the activity to your child and it is pretty self-explanatory!\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\nJust \u003Cb\u003Efollow the pattern drawn out \u003C\/b\u003Eon the card for each stick, and watch the pony bead rainbow appear!\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-1U45sEYsO00\/W2xanhxEydI\/AAAAAAAAPDw\/oXr8p86iRhIv8OS2RCd8b9dIOvtPKkLsgCLcBGAs\/s1600\/build%2Bpony%2Bbead%2Brainbow%2Bfine%2Bmotor%2Bactivity.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"rainbow preschool activity\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"500\" data-original-width=\"750\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-1U45sEYsO00\/W2xanhxEydI\/AAAAAAAAPDw\/oXr8p86iRhIv8OS2RCd8b9dIOvtPKkLsgCLcBGAs\/s1600\/build%2Bpony%2Bbead%2Brainbow%2Bfine%2Bmotor%2Bactivity.jpg\" title=\"Creative Rainbow Activity using beads -- Can you build a rainbow?! \" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\nThe Build a Rainbow Challenge Card without visual instructions is a great activity to boost critical thinking skills.\u0026nbsp; With the materials provided, what kind of rainbow can your child design?\u0026nbsp; This open-ended activity will allow your child to get creative and work on engineering and building skills!\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u0026nbsp;I love that so many learning concepts are worked on in this simple rainbow activity!\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cb\u003EFine Motor Skills\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\n\u003Cb\u003EEngineering\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\n\u003Cb\u003EMath\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\n\u003Cb\u003ECounting\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\n\u003Cb\u003EPatterning\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\n\u003Cb\u003ECritical Thinking\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\n\u003Cb\u003ELogic....\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nSo many skills in this low-prep rainbow activity!\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-t5dR6pzO6p8\/W2xd-HW-mzI\/AAAAAAAAPD8\/dN4em5hREJIfzITQgsYA6axKWVs8BNJlACLcBGAs\/s1600\/beaded%2Brainbow%2Bactivity.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"STEAM rainbow activity for preschool\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"500\" data-original-width=\"740\" src=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-t5dR6pzO6p8\/W2xd-HW-mzI\/AAAAAAAAPD8\/dN4em5hREJIfzITQgsYA6axKWVs8BNJlACLcBGAs\/s1600\/beaded%2Brainbow%2Bactivity.jpg\" title=\"This Beaded Rainbow Activity is a creative way to work on fine motor skills, patterning, critical thinking, counting, and more!\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nEnjoy this creative rainbow activity with your preschooler or kindergartner!\u0026nbsp; Add it to your rainbow preschool activities for a colorful fine motor activity for St. Patrick's Day, during spring months, or just because!\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nI also love that it makes a great activity to store away for another day!\u0026nbsp; It doubles as a busy bag or quiet box activity, too.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nSet out the supplies and build!\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u0026gt;\u0026gt; Grab your \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/file\/d\/1qPZGJVhNap59ofkayA2LuOMebl_34_wZ\/view?usp=sharing\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EBuild a Rainbow Printable Instructions\u003C\/a\u003E Here \u0026lt;\u0026lt;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-EgkvR62rVUw\/W2xjT9j4JsI\/AAAAAAAAPEI\/2RUUhfjSIwQRUTwFk17oqcoaRBi-j2bBgCLcBGAs\/s1600\/preschool%2Bmake%2Ba%2Brainbow%2Bactivity.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"rainbow activity for preschool \" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"500\" data-original-width=\"750\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-EgkvR62rVUw\/W2xjT9j4JsI\/AAAAAAAAPEI\/2RUUhfjSIwQRUTwFk17oqcoaRBi-j2bBgCLcBGAs\/s1600\/preschool%2Bmake%2Ba%2Brainbow%2Bactivity.jpg\" title=\"Make a Rainbow with Beads Fine Motor Challenge\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; 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